MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front and rear brake discs corroded
general underbody corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
both number plates deteriated
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
both number plates deteriated
noise in engine
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
noise in engine
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear no plate needs att
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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WJ53 UPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc petrol 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 WJ53 UPV, 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 WJ53 UPV registered?
WJ53 UPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2003.
Is WJ53 UPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ53 UPV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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