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WR53 VSC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,637 mi
Last recorded132,637 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 132,637 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 125,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 125,522 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,069 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,747 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,692 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 108,691 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,940 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 104,940 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bulb warning on dash but all bulbs ok

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,489 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 94,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 94,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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 deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 88,579 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 88,579 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,626 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,611 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 74,606 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 56,273 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,826 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,043 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,527 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 VSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

WR53 VSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is WR53 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 VSC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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