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BV53 VNX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

126,383 mi
Last recorded126,383 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 126,383 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 125,273 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 124,038 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 122,116 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 119,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 118,573 miles

Exhaust hangers

Transmission oil seepage

Fail 6 Jul 2021 118,562 miles

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

Exhaust hangers

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Transmission oil seepage

Pass 14 Jul 2020 117,650 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,198 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 117,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,125 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 116,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 116,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 115,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,319 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 112,081 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 112,081 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2014 111,743 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 102,136 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 102,060 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 91,154 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 82,099 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

srs light on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 50,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 40,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,870 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 40,869 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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BV53 VNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 BV53 VNX, 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 BV53 VNX registered?

BV53 VNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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