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HN53 WVM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

103,178 mi
Last recorded103,178 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 103,178 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 99,198 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 96,099 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 96,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 92,162 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 87,027 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 81,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 76,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 76,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,954 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 47,651 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,997 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 42,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre and n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,990 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,943 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 9,992 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,771 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 4,709 miles

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 WVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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