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RJ53 WBM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

140,173 mi
Last recorded140,173 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 WBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 140,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 130,765 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 121,130 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 114,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,631 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 114,631 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 113,926 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 112,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 109,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 107,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,043 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 106,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 100,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,217 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 9 Jun 2009 60,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,433 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,475 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 WBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

RJ53 WBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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