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WU53 WUH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,212 mi
Last recorded101,212 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 WUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 101,212 miles

Both headlight beam images poor

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Recommend replacing before next MOT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/40 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake effort slightly weak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked between treads and also has been run under inflated. Recommend replacing (22545 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to open boot lid from outside vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2024 101,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Both headlight beam images poor

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Recommend replacing before next MOT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/40 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake effort slightly weak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked between treads and also has been run under inflated. Recommend replacing (22545 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to open boot lid from outside vehicle

Fail 29 Oct 2024 101,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

boot lid cannot be opened from outside

Pass 24 Oct 2023 100,917 miles

Drivers mirror excessively tinted

Handbrake sticks

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 100,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 100,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,510 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 100,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,049 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 100,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 99,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,206 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 97,764 miles

Front top suspension mount bearings starting to bind, n/s worse.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 97,760 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect internal handbrake mech. (1.2.1 (f))

Front top suspension mount bearings starting to bind, n/s worse.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,370 miles

both headlamp beam images becoming obscure, lens deterioration.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,573 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,554 miles

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

slight play in o/s track rod end.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,643 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,585 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,387 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,118 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,868 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 WUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WU53 WUH, 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 WUH registered?

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

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