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AV53 HYK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

308,064 mi
Last recorded308,064 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 308,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 188,386 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 186,982 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 186,982 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 184,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 182,946 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 182,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 181,389 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 181,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 180,562 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 178,498 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 178,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 171,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 151,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 132,650 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner

slight play in nsf drumstick

Fail 26 Apr 2016 132,130 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on inner

slight play in nsf drumstick

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,161 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 111,599 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,121 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 102,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Osf tyre cutting out on inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,216 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,008 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 64,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 55,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,517 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 46,517 miles

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

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

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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AV53 HYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AV53 HYK, 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 AV53 HYK registered?

AV53 HYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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