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AU53 OCO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,929 mi
Last recorded82,929 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 OCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 82,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,589 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,342 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 58,517 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,022 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,146 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 39,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front side repeater cracked

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,195 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,544 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,176 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on outside edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,335 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,361 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 16,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 20 Aug 2008 14,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,700 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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AU53 OCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AU53 OCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 OCO registered?

AU53 OCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is AU53 OCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 OCO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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