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WV53 BWL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,503 mi
Last recorded107,503 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 101,060 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 101,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 98,609 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 98,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,614 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,032 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,122 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 85,119 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,660 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,361 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 77,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 74,621 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,490 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 70,256 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,080 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Tyre pressures reset before test,N/S front tyre 15psi,rear tyres 23psi.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,080 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Tyre pressures reset before test,N/S front tyre 15psi,rear tyres 23psi.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,068 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,057 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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WV53 BWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV53 BWL, 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 WV53 BWL registered?

WV53 BWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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