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DE53 UST

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

64,546 mi
Last recorded64,546 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 64,546 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 61,337 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,412 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 60,412 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 59,265 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,737 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 57,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 56,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,211 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 55,210 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,319 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,149 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,289 miles

both front head lamps starting to cloud over

damage to n/s/f tyer side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has a lot of cuts but no cords exposed

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,651 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,411 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Deep cut in O/S/F tyre.(No cords showing)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,919 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 37,916 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,345 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,259 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 18,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

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 UST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UST, 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 DE53 UST registered?

DE53 UST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is DE53 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 UST shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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