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WR53 CCF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 CCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 May 2026

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 67,035 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 62,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 52,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,332 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,486 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 32,486 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,081 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 30,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,160 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,970 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 10 Sep 2010 20,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,315 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,298 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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WR53 CCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WR53 CCF, 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 CCF registered?

WR53 CCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WR53 CCF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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