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BG53 MHF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

185,828 mi
Last recorded185,828 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 185,828 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 181,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 173,969 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear lower both sides both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 170,975 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 162,334 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 149,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 139,258 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,811 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,880 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 28 Oct 2016 118,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2014 106,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 106,498 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 102,106 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,713 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 97,713 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 92,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted/slighty worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 81,299 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 81,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,034 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,359 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,251 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 MHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BG53 MHF, 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 BG53 MHF registered?

BG53 MHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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