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FG53 DFX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,225 mi
Last recorded84,225 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 DFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 84,225 miles

Indicator switch faulty Not latching (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,577 miles

Indicator switch faulty Not latching on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,098 miles

Indicator switch faulty Not latching on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 79,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty Not latching on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 75,932 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,553 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,669 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts arms perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,901 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,805 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 51,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,690 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,210 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,922 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low outer edge + side wall poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,030 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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FG53 DFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FG53 DFX, 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 FG53 DFX registered?

FG53 DFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is FG53 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 DFX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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