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BG53 KGP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,166 mi
Last recorded90,166 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 90,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank

Fail 27 Mar 2026 90,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached mirror repeater, also broken with sharp edges (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front to rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank

Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 88,925 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,859 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 80,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,887 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 74,886 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 May 2017 72,056 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 69,614 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 66,955 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front road wheel slightly distorted inner

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 61,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,572 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 56,572 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,811 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 49,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,115 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,739 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 31,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 96,773 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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BG53 KGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BG53 KGP, 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 BG53 KGP registered?

BG53 KGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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