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WM53 LXW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,395 mi
Last recorded126,395 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 LXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 126,395 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 121,546 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 121,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 101,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn on edge close to cords

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly perrished,split close to cords and nearly flat

exhaust hangers badly corroded and weak

fuel light illuminated on dash

Fail 15 Nov 2014 101,496 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong nearside front tyre badly worn on edge close to cords

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly perrished,split close to cords and nearly flat

exhaust hangers badly corroded and weak

fuel light illuminated on dash

Pass 18 Nov 2013 91,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,155 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,600 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 72,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 63,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 60,486 miles

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 2 Oct 2007 45,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,677 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

WM53 LXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is WM53 LXW safe to buy?

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