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AD53 EHK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,928 mi
Last recorded81,928 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 81,928 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod inner joint/steering rack end. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 77,686 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,671 miles

high levels of under body corrosion ,steering,suspension and floor pan areas.

Pass 18 Nov 2022 75,780 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

track rod end notchy operation

Fail 17 Nov 2022 75,775 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

track rod end notchy operation

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,375 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 74,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,717 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,471 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 70,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center and joint bolts corroded heavily (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 68,172 miles

center exhaust joint bolts heavily corroded

center exhaust mount has broken off and is missing

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear tyres down to 3mm/2.5mm

windscreen scratched on inside

Fail 17 Nov 2017 68,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust joint bolts heavily corroded

center exhaust mount has broken off and is missing

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear tyres down to 3mm/2.5mm

tyre pressures low

windscreen scratched on inside

Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,742 miles

headlight beam patterns poor

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 14 Nov 2016 66,742 miles

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

headlight beam patterns poor

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,143 miles

exhaust centre pipe corroded and broken

exhaust heatsheild loose

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres at 3mm

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar linkage

various steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil staining on gear box

various steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 63,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil staining on gear box

various steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 18 Nov 2013 57,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,178 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 52,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,367 miles

Both rear tyres are approx 3mm,

Fail 15 Nov 2010 43,367 miles

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

Both rear tyres are approx 3mm,

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,966 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 37,966 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,003 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,210 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,497 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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AD53 EHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD53 EHK, 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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AD53 EHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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