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WP53 GVG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,561 mi
Last recorded78,561 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 GVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 78,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 2 Oct 2025 77,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,128 miles

Undershields and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 9 Sep 2021 74,128 miles

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

Undershields and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,563 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,140 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 73,139 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 114,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,795 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,503 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,503 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,100 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,958 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,921 miles

Advise front discs worn.

Advise front thrust arm bushes beginning to deteriorate.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WP53 GVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WP53 GVG, 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 WP53 GVG registered?

WP53 GVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is WP53 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 GVG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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