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BN53 DZX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,176 mi
Last recorded105,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 105,176 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS MISTING (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 105,176 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS MISTING (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 100,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake cables outer casing chafed

Pass 7 Jun 2024 98,364 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides chafing on lower arms (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,070 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 97,070 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 89,207 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,175 miles

front brakes wearing thin

Fail 18 Sep 2018 81,173 miles

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

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

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

front brakes wearing thin

Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,016 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,348 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 70,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,436 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing

both rear tyres worn to limits

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,482 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front screen stonechipped

grease around nearside rear outer cv gaiter

Fail 22 Nov 2010 45,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front screen stonechipped

grease around nearside rear outer cv gaiter

Pass 14 Nov 2009 35,986 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,763 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,540 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 28,540 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BN53 DZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN53 DZX, 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 BN53 DZX registered?

BN53 DZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BN53 DZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 DZX shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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