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WV53 VFC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,149 mi
Last recorded113,149 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 113,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 111,816 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rear both brake flexi perished (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 110,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 110,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 110,403 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 110,402 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 105,036 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,305 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 97,305 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,967 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 85,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,382 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,460 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,183 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,973 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,358 miles

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

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

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 VFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

WV53 VFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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