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AV53 MZN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,806 mi
Last recorded111,806 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 111,806 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 107,670 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,212 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,369 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,076 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,902 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 94,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,165 miles

Central Rear Brake light wiring missing and not working. Both outer lights work as normal

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,539 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,702 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 67,820 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brake lamp dim

offside front fog lamp dishoused

outer sill covers and underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,549 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low ( on wear bands )

Offside front tyre wearing close to wear bands

One element of high level stop light inoperative

Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,108 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 45,461 miles

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

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

centre brake light dim

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,106 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 40,106 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 35,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,081 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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AV53 MZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AV53 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

AV53 MZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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