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L20 WMC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,499 mi
Last recorded91,499 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 WMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 91,499 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging a little possible seized brake calliper. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 89,986 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,714 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,979 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,114 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,610 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scrapes at top edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,598 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scrapes at top edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 71,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Sep 2018 71,323 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,876 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 67,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,489 miles

Light corrosion on front main brake pipes

Rear brakes showing slightly low effort due to lack of use

Rear centre exhaust mount corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 58,601 miles

Both rear foot brakes poor, needs more use.

Corriosion starting on brake pipes.

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,601 miles

Both rear foot brakes poor, needs more use.

Corriosion starting on brake pipes.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,974 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 48,974 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,593 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,844 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,465 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,339 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,339 miles

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

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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L20 WMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L20 WMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L20 WMC registered?

L20 WMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is L20 WMC safe to buy?

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