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DG53 PZC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,577 mi
Last recorded67,577 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 PZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 67,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 62,256 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 56,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 56,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 52,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 52,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,153 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,177 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,515 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,069 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,925 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,149 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,591 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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DG53 PZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DG53 PZC, 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 DG53 PZC registered?

DG53 PZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DG53 PZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 PZC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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