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WM53 LCE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,815 mi
Last recorded77,815 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 LCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,815 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,466 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 67,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 62,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning heavy action (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,367 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 62,365 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,454 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 61,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 60,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 58,458 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 57,517 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 56,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,570 miles

Front registration plate delaminated 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)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,993 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,550 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit advise replacement

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,111 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 48,109 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,790 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,655 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 39,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,513 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,253 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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WM53 LCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WM53 LCE, 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 WM53 LCE registered?

WM53 LCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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