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WF52 DNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,009 mi
Last recorded176,009 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 DNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 176,009 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 176,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 165,978 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Feb 2023 151,300 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 141,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 126,240 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 126,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 117,512 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 113,807 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2017 113,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slight edge wear

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,142 miles

Centre rear exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pad warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 89,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,229 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 82,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 82,196 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,904 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 65,592 miles

srs light is staying on

Fail 27 May 2009 65,592 miles

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

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

srs light is staying on

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,353 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing low

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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WF52 DNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF52 DNJ, 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 WF52 DNJ registered?

WF52 DNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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