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WV53 TKK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,816 mi
Last recorded137,816 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 TKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 137,816 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 135,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ? (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTED & MISSING ? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 135,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D TYPE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ? (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTED & MISSING ? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 131,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 128,201 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 128,201 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both lenses are very faded (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 122,510 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 122,510 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,912 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 113,835 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Blown up (5.2.3 (l))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,583 miles

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

Upper & Lower covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,306 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2016 102,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,929 miles

Both Front Suspension Forward Lower Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Front Brake Pads Low

Front Discs Lipped

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Rear Brake Pads Low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,092 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer tread

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

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,747 miles

Both Front Suspension lower Forward Arm Mount Bushes Perishing And Contain Slight Movement

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,965 miles

Centre exhaust silencer mount bracket corroded

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn low 3mm tread remaining

Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,992 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Centre Exhaust Mounting Rusted

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,858 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,146 miles

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,083 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,083 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,525 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,860 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 TKK 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 WV53 TKK, 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 TKK registered?

WV53 TKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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