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LD53 WPE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,604 mi
Last recorded67,604 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 WPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 67,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 49,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 40,430 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 39,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring view for some components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,947 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 35,904 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 30,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 27,538 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 27,538 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,684 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2010 19,979 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 19,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,105 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,804 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 12,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,736 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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LD53 WPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LD53 WPE, 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 LD53 WPE registered?

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

Is LD53 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 WPE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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