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DA53 URW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 URW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 79,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame 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))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

Fail 28 Jun 2025 79,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame 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 Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

Pass 28 Jun 2024 75,505 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 74,202 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 74,166 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,257 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 71,257 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,020 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 61,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,332 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 55,264 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one of the two (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,820 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged & outer edge wearing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,409 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 38,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,483 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,600 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,511 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,163 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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,818 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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DA53 URW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DA53 URW, 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 DA53 URW registered?

DA53 URW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is DA53 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 URW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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