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FB53 HHA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,222 mi
Last recorded51,222 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 HHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 51,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 48,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 46,058 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 40,050 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 40,050 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective become detached (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 36,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust baffles loose in centre box

Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,761 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,957 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 29,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,170 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 26,170 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,422 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 23,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb insecure (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 17,812 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,321 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 12,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,859 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 10,942 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 10,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 10,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,122 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,668 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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FB53 HHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 FB53 HHA, 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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FB53 HHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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