MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Front & rear antiroll bar bushes worn
Rear diff corroded & weeping
Rear shock absorbers corroded
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play
Rear anti-roll bar bushes has slight play
Rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Both headlights slightly deteriorated and pattens slightly weak
Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear brake discs in poor condition / warped
Rear brake pads wearing low
Slight oil weep from rear diff
Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured X3 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Both headlights slightly deteriorated and pattens slightly weak
Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall
Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear brake discs in poor condition / warped
Rear brake pads wearing low
Slight oil weep from rear diff
Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes
Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall
Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn
Rear brake discs in slight poor condition / warped
Slight oil leak from nearside rear driveshaft oil seal
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall
Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn
Rear brake discs in slight poor condition / warped
Slight oil leak from nearside rear driveshaft oil seal
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
Both headlamp lenses deteriorating
Oil leak
Rear brake discs slightly warped
Slight oil leak from nearside rear driveshaft oil seal
Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Smell of diesel in engine bay but no obvious signs of a leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
advise centre exhaust clamp cracked
advise under trays fitted time of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise centre exhaust clamp cracked
advise under trays fitted time of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WA53 WUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 WA53 WUW, 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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WA53 WUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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