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WM53 OHX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,715 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 85,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 83,585 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,723 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,894 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 77,894 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,530 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,884 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 55,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,977 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 51,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,684 miles

**Strong advice front Windscreen has damage / scratch to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front tyre starting to perish and starting to wear on tyre tread outter edge

off side front tyre has cut outter side wall and starting to perish and starting to wear on tyre tread outter edge

off side rear tyre 2mm tread

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,466 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 37,466 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,484 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,919 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 29,919 miles

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)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 25,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 20,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,448 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,580 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 OHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WM53 OHX, 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 OHX registered?

WM53 OHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is WM53 OHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 OHX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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