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WR53 CCV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

39,991 mi
Last recorded39,991 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 CCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,673 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 35,673 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Strongly advise wear on rear tyres.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 32,059 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Advise SRS light on.

Advise high level brake light broken.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Strongly advise wear on rear tyres.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 27,062 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,062 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 22,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,292 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 CCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR53 CCV registered?

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

Is WR53 CCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 CCV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR53 CCV have outstanding finance?

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