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DE53 URR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,927 mi
Last recorded68,927 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 URR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 68,927 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 67,316 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 65,695 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,392 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,654 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,536 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 60,261 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,953 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,400 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 55,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,969 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,935 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer and inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on outer and inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,190 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has a groove in tread which isn't part of tread pattern.

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,503 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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DE53 URR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE53 URR, 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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DE53 URR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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