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EF53 RVN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,411 mi
Last recorded137,411 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 RVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 137,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2025 137,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2024 129,899 miles

Central undertrays fitted

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 123,086 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Nov 2022 118,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Head lamp washers not working.

Pollen filter housing insecure.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 118,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes under vehicle covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 117,831 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,199 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 116,576 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 116,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 115,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 114,924 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 114,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,508 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 105,508 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,311 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,186 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,884 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,478 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 34,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,079 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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EF53 RVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF53 RVN, 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 EF53 RVN registered?

EF53 RVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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