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AY53 LXN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,415 mi
Last recorded112,415 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 112,415 miles

Offside Washer Jet Poor

Fail 6 Oct 2026 112,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Washer Jet Poor

Pass 16 Oct 2025 111,569 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 111,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Outer Ball Joint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 109,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 109,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 106,732 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,129 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,302 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,812 miles

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

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

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

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 81,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,513 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 4 Oct 2010 44,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,559 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,559 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,513 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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AY53 LXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AY53 LXN, 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 AY53 LXN registered?

AY53 LXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is AY53 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 LXN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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