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DA53 ZRG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,478 mi
Last recorded86,478 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 86,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 53,426 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 53,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 53,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 53,355 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 53,355 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,150 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 53,150 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,064 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,746 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheel brg

Fail 2 Jun 2009 31,745 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 24,066 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 23,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,661 miles

Both rear tyres worn 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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DA53 ZRG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA53 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

DA53 ZRG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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