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WG53 FJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,832 mi
Last recorded159,832 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 159,832 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 159,823 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 154,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tail gate release handle is stiff to opperate

Fail 21 Nov 2014 154,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front headlight lenses are in poor condition

tail gate release handle is stiff to opperate

Pass 15 Nov 2013 145,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicator does not opperate correctly

Pass 12 Nov 2012 134,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 120,548 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 120,548 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,648 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 91,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,470 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 76,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,561 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 25 Oct 2006 36,902 miles

advise that brake disk and pads on vehicle getting close to limit would advise about 5000miles for recheck advise front suspension bushes stsrting to perish

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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WG53 FJJ 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 71.4%.

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 WG53 FJJ, 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 WG53 FJJ registered?

WG53 FJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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