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WL53 PGX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,455 mi
Last recorded106,455 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 PGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 106,455 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around rear lower tie bar mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 106,424 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around rear lower tie bar mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,405 miles

Headlight level device poorly repaired with glue

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 102,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level leaver (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 101,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,379 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,874 miles

High level stop light not working .

Fail 27 Nov 2018 98,874 miles

High level stop light not working .

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,372 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,349 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 83,882 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,261 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,022 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

N/S/R TYRE CUT ON SIDE WALL NOT TO CORDS.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,535 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,747 miles

high level rear brake light dim

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,520 miles

high level brake light not working.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,520 miles

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

high level brake light not working.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,297 miles

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

N/s stop lamp damaged but function not impaired

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 39,297 miles

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

N/s stop lamp damaged but function not impaired

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,577 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 27,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,056 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 20,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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.

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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WL53 PGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WL53 PGX, 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 WL53 PGX registered?

WL53 PGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is WL53 PGX safe to buy?

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