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BG53 KMU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

182,481 mi
Last recorded182,481 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 182,481 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 25 Sep 2026 182,480 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 14 Aug 2025 173,677 miles

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

vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2024 164,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 159,450 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 147,146 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 124,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 117,324 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 117,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 110,447 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 110,447 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jul 2016 107,488 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 107,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,803 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 99,803 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 91,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,626 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,097 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,061 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,383 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,383 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 62,065 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 62,065 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,604 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,262 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 KMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BG53 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

BG53 KMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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