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BG53 MYM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,996 mi
Last recorded95,996 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 95,996 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 91,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 90,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 89,228 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 88,303 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,264 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,576 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,139 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,638 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,438 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,339 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,275 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,601 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,746 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 34,723 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,665 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 30,665 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,926 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,921 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 14,921 miles

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

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 MYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYM, 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 MYM registered?

BG53 MYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 MYM safe to buy?

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