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LK53 WKE

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,399 mi
Last recorded92,399 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 WKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,399 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 92,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,605 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 86,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,685 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,056 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti glare defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall & perishing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti glare defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall & perishing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,962 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 71,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,673 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 68,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,684 miles

Exhaust system has 2 center brackets broken.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,028 miles

Exhaust has 2 broken support brackets adjacent with the diff.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,246 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,027 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,952 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,118 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 34,099 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,979 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,321 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?

Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,200
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 944
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 428
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 412
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
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LK53 WKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 98,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK53 WKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK53 WKE registered?

LK53 WKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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