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EX53 FUU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,769 mi
Last recorded148,769 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 148,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2026 148,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 148,503 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S + O/S - Straight Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 141,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 129,238 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 129,237 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S - O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S - Aluminuim Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 118,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 115,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 114,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,358 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 112,358 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 109,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm Heavily Worn Shoulders & Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 109,305 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm Heavily Worn Shoulders & Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 103,915 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,327 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 93,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,618 miles

both rear tyres damage outer wall

offside front tyre damage outer wall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner walls

Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,518 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 73,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,151 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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EX53 FUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX53 FUU, 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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EX53 FUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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