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DF53 EET

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,100 mi
Last recorded96,100 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 EET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 96,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,772 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 94,951 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 93,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 93,504 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,946 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,997 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,282 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,587 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,274 miles

front brake discs slightly worn inner faces

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,091 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 60,091 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 55,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,886 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 48,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,735 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,353 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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DF53 EET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DF53 EET, 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 DF53 EET registered?

DF53 EET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is DF53 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 EET shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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