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DG53 RDX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,619 mi
Last recorded130,619 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 RDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 130,619 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 127,097 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 122,488 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 116,186 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,988 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 107,988 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,912 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 101,825 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault dash (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,902 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 84,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,320 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,984 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 61,984 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,212 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on inner and outer edges, no cords/canvas visable at test, advise replacement

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,861 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,583 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,220 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,997 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,801 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,504 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 RDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 DG53 RDX, 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 RDX registered?

DG53 RDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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