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WR53 BSV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,509 mi
Last recorded89,509 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 BSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,509 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s rear tyre 3mm 225/50/16

o/s rear tyre low

parking brake travel long

Fail 1 Aug 2019 89,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s rear tyre 3mm 225/50/16

o/s rear tyre low

parking brake travel long

Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,751 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (poor condition) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

parking brake travel long

Fail 1 Aug 2018 85,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (poor condition) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

parking brake travel long

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,237 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has two nails in inner and outer wall

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 78,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has two nails in inner and outer wall

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 73,902 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine light on

wear edges n/s front tyre 205/55/16

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,611 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 70,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,915 miles

centre rear stop light has one bulb in a series that does not work

front tyres wearing low on edges only 205/55 R16

head lamp beam images deteriating

Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear stop light has one bulb in a series that does not work

front tyres wearing low on edges only 205/55 R16

head lamp beam images deteriating

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,428 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,462 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 51,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,744 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,938 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,648 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 35,647 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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WR53 BSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WR53 BSV, 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 WR53 BSV registered?

WR53 BSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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