MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,554 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Plastic trays fitted to underside, obstructing inspection of all components
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Plastic trays fitted to underside, obstructing inspection of all components
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear brake pipe corroded
Rear subframe corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front number plate distorted
Nearside Front suspension bush perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension arm bush perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear number plate distorted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front number plate distorted
Nearside Front suspension bush perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension arm bush perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear number plate distorted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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 VCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WJ53 VCM, 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 VCM registered?
WJ53 VCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2003.
Is WJ53 VCM safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ53 VCM shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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