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DX53 RGO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,851 mi
Last recorded117,851 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 RGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 117,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 117,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 115,447 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 111,373 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,831 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 101,847 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,832 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,514 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 81,421 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 81,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,077 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,025 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,547 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 61,851 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,998 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,677 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,887 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2007 34,169 miles

both front castor bushes starting to split

front discs ridged

Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,335 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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DX53 RGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DX53 RGO, 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 DX53 RGO registered?

DX53 RGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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