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LD53 WOU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,191 mi
Last recorded171,191 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 WOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 171,191 miles

engine appears to have slight missfire when presented for retest

Fail 28 Jun 2021 171,163 miles

Emissions not tested engine miss-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 168,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn worn badly on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 167,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

power steering slightly heavy

Fail 7 Jun 2019 167,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

power steering slightly heavy

Pass 5 Apr 2018 164,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2018 164,206 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 Tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2017 162,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (downward pointing) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 162,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (downward pointing) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 158,474 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 154,361 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 154,361 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 145,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 134,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 65,313 miles

exhaust noted rusty in places

f/n/s seat belt lazy to return

f/o/s tyre worn on the outer edge

front and rear brake discs noted worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,008 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 103,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 83,014 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 65,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 50,255 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 39,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LD53 WOU 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD53 WOU, 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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What year was LD53 WOU registered?

LD53 WOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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