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BX53 EFW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,933 mi
Last recorded106,933 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 EFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 106,933 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear flange nuts corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,812 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,457 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 106,441 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 104,585 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes surface rust

Fail 13 Dec 2019 104,585 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,649 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,421 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 90,298 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 90,298 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,842 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 82,842 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,992 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 76,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,024 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 72,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,211 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 66,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 13 Dec 2011 58,479 miles

Handbrake light on dash

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall of tyre but not down to cords

Fail 13 Dec 2011 58,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Handbrake light on dash

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall of tyre but not down to cords

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,145 miles

front pads low

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,556 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,195 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,652 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 42,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,555 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 30,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BX53 EFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BX53 EFW, 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 BX53 EFW registered?

BX53 EFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BX53 EFW shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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