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WR53 USM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,009 mi
Last recorded104,009 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 104,009 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated but system adequately supported

Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,928 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre rear exhaust hanger corroded off

nearside front track control arm inner bush deteriorated

offside front track control arm inner bush deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 97,712 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 97,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 91,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 91,896 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,157 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 72,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 59,533 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,302 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 46,297 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 USM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 USM, 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 USM registered?

WR53 USM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is WR53 USM safe to buy?

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