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DF53 EHB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,192 mi
Last recorded121,192 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 EHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 121,192 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 113,257 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 113,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 108,044 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat Shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 108,044 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat Shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 99,706 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 99,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,678 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,868 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,825 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 89,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,376 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 80,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,725 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,542 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 70,765 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,880 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,060 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 56,060 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,092 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 9 Nov 2009 42,654 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 42,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,460 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO BOTH REAR SEATS SO FULL INSPECTION OF BELTS NOT POSSIBLE,OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER INSECURE,ADVISE REPLACE ALL FOUR TYRES SOON

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 EHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHB, 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 DF53 EHB registered?

DF53 EHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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