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WU53 WRL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,925 mi
Last recorded121,925 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 WRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 121,925 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 118,795 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 118,794 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake is only 11%

Pass 17 Dec 2021 116,184 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 116,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,696 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,519 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 109,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 107,360 miles

headlights cloudy

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2018 107,357 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

headlights cloudy

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 102,138 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

undetray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 102,138 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

undetray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 97,199 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2016 97,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,298 miles

osf wheel rim dented

Fail 14 Dec 2015 91,298 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

osf wheel rim dented

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,574 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,964 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 55,964 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

srs light on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,585 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,117 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 30,117 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,697 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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WU53 WRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU53 WRL, 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 WU53 WRL registered?

WU53 WRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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