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MW52 UGG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,805 mi
Last recorded143,805 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 UGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 143,805 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2015 138,267 miles

bootlid damaged

front number plate discoloured

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 8 Mar 2015 138,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bootlid damaged

front number plate discoloured

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 30 Mar 2014 132,721 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 132,538 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 127,069 miles

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

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully

rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 121,556 miles

dampness around gear box

movement in both front hubs

unable to view rear coil springs fully.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 121,525 miles

Nearside Front 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)

dampness around gearbox

movement in both front hubs

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,835 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 108,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 102,221 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 101,906 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 96,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,668 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 70,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MW52 UGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW52 UGG, 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 MW52 UGG registered?

MW52 UGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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