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RJ53 WAO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,771 mi
Last recorded114,771 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 WAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 114,771 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre propshaft bearing / bush worn

Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,533 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower - rear most - arm bushes heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre propshaft bearing / bush worn

Fail 24 Nov 2022 108,533 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower - rear most - arm bushes heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre propshaft bearing / bush worn

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,063 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,323 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2019 103,550 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,519 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 94,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,100 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,075 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Suspect oil leak from steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 87,376 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 87,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 82,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,936 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 71,064 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,123 miles

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

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,106 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,251 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,552 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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RJ53 WAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RJ53 WAO, 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 RJ53 WAO registered?

RJ53 WAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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