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WJ53 BNA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,783 mi
Last recorded87,783 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 BNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,783 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,143 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 85,264 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 83,424 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,868 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,097 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 65,680 miles

rear tyres getting low ,cuts in n/s/r side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,262 miles

both front seat belts slightly lazy to retract

engine oil leak

parking brake audible warning / ratchet missing or broken

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,010 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,191 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 32,191 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,084 miles

advise on when turning steering wheel horn goes off require switches and springs

Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,683 miles

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)

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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WJ53 BNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WJ53 BNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ53 BNA registered?

WJ53 BNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is WJ53 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 BNA shows 16 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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