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HN53 WUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,983 mi
Last recorded115,983 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 115,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 115,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 114,446 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 113,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 103,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 98,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,915 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,692 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,610 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,139 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 73,585 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking in treads but not yet to chords

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,747 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,668 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,349 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,877 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 24 Aug 2007 45,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,015 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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HN53 WUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN53 WUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HN53 WUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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