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WF53 HJG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,650 mi
Last recorded97,650 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 HJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,650 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,123 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 88,591 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

noise from both rear wheels suspect back plates

Fail 12 Oct 2012 78,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

noise from both rear wheels suspect back plates

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,770 miles

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

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

front discs corroded inner face

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,342 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 58,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,645 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,483 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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WF53 HJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF53 HJG, 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 WF53 HJG registered?

WF53 HJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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