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WJ53 ZBE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,916 mi
Last recorded124,916 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ZBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 124,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 120,117 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,667 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,607 miles

tailgate difficult to open

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear boot does not open

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 87,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,322 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,234 miles

N/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

O/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,953 miles

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

Headlamp pattern weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 62,953 miles

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

Headlamp pattern weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Head lamp patterns weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,778 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,136 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 39,823 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,081 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,969 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,909 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp lens cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,255 miles

advise that tyres on vehicle getting very close to spec and starting to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2006 13,017 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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WJ53 ZBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZBE, 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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WJ53 ZBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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