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DA53 URX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,008 mi
Last recorded141,008 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 141,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 135,998 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 135,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,443 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 128,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 124,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (along fuel tank area) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 117,393 miles

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

both headlights cloudy

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 115,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm - inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,881 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 96,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,814 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,658 miles

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,931 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,931 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,106 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,238 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 29,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,502 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,859 miles

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

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 URX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

DA53 URX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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