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AO53 GYD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,501 mi
Last recorded160,501 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 160,501 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 158,388 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 154,849 miles

Central rearStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 154,842 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 150,443 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 150,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 150,178 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 150,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 138,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 138,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 127,695 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 127,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 117,344 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket fixings missing + rear bracket corroded away

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge 225/45/17 91 Y Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2019 116,934 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Incorrect spacing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Incorrect spacing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.0mm 245/40/17 91 Y Budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.0mm 245/40/17 91 Y Budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket fixings missing + rear bracket corroded away

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge 225/45/17 91 Y Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2017 86,064 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,040 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop light missing from view

lite play in both front wheel bearings (normal)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center brake light missing

light play from both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,643 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,459 miles

n/s side repeater loose

o/s side repeater loose

Fail 24 Sep 2010 42,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s side repeater loose

o/s side repeater loose

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,346 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,860 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 28,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 1,895 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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AO53 GYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO53 GYD, 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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AO53 GYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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