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BT53 HXG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,170 mi
Last recorded106,170 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 106,170 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 103,700 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 103,700 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,061 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear differential seal has a slight leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear, front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cracks/tears on inner sidewall, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks/tears on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,632 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 75,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,696 miles

nearside front inner tyre starting to split

Fail 13 Nov 2018 67,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner tyre starting to split

Pass 23 Nov 2017 60,731 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,531 miles

near side front tyre wearing slightly unevenly on the inner and outer edge

near side rear tyre getting a little low inner edge

off side rear tyre going bald inner edge

rear pads getting low

slight front inner rack play both sides

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,027 miles

Offside front tyre has a unrepairable nail in it.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 46,456 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has small cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or core

Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,533 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,462 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,839 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 40,839 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,513 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,635 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 24,653 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,179 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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BT53 HXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol 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 BT53 HXG, 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 BT53 HXG registered?

BT53 HXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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