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BO53 AAA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

226,535 mi
Last recorded226,535 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 226,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub-frame corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts very badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 220,161 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 220,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure all mounts rusted and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play in both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 213,089 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 213,087 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 201,682 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 201,682 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 190,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 179,531 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Many parts of Underside and suspension components corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 179,528 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Rubber Pedal Grip on parking brake foot pedal come off (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside performance not as effective as Nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Many parts of Underside and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across Rear Subframe - Evidence of rubbing against chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 175,221 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 160,022 miles

Central Exhaust noisy Coming out of silencer box (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Level sensor bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 145,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,449 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 129,449 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 118,655 miles

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 111,505 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 111,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,494 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 21 Sep 2012 97,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,789 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,024 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 72,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,209 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,209 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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BO53 AAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 BO53 AAA, 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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BO53 AAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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