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W55 ALT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,796 mi
Last recorded52,796 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 ALT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 52,796 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 52,273 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 51,038 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,028 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,073 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,462 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,847 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,128 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 42,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,479 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 38,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,806 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,197 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,080 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 25,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,427 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,275 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,925 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 12,913 miles

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

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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W55 ALT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W55 ALT, 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 W55 ALT registered?

W55 ALT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is W55 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 ALT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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