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FH53 UPG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,986 mi
Last recorded108,986 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 108,986 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 104,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 104,217 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 100,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,640 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 89,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,463 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,373 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,144 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,653 miles

Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has a stress fracture present (4.1D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall has stress fractures present (4.1D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre walls have stress fractures present (4.1D.1a)

Rear axle (2) tyre valves stems are slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim is distorted (4.2A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre walls have stress fractures greater than 25 mm but not exposing cords (4.1D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,126 miles

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe to flexi-hose is corroding

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe to flexi-hose is corroding

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,019 miles

(2.4C.1a)The rear suspension springs are visually impaired when inspecting because of the suspension design characteristics,where some noise has been noticed during jacking and lowering indicating that a fault(s) might be present

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe is corroding

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe is corroding

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 29%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre inner wall has stress fractures present,which have not yet reached the point of test failure

(4.1D.1a)The offside rear tyre inner wall has stress fractures present,which have not yet reached the point of test failure

(4.2A.1a)The nearside rear wheel rims is slightly distorted

(5.2.5a)The nearside front passenger's seat inertia reel is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,207 miles

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering track rod end ball joint has slight free play/wear present

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present.

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present.

(4.1D.1b)The offside rear tyre inner wall has slight stress fractures present,which have not yet reached the point of test failure.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,100 miles

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along it's length has surface corrosion present.

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along it's length has surface corrosion present.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 56,100 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

(2.4C.1a)The nearside front suspension spring is incomplete,which requires renewal now.

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along it's length has surface corrosion present.

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along it's length has surface corrosion present.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,478 miles

(2.4A.2)The front lower underside has a protective cover fitted,which is restricting the view of some compoents and suspension integrity

(2.4G.1)The nearside rear lower suspension arm has a protective cover fitted.

(2.4G.1)The offside rear lower suspension arm has a protective cover fitted.

(3.6B.1)The front to rear brake pipes cannot visually be seen due to a protective cover fitted along the floor panels front to rear of the vehicle.

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit at 2.0mm

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit at 2.0mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit at 2.0mm

(4.2A.1)The nearside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted

(5.2.6)The nearside lower outer sill and the front to rear floor panel has protective covers fitted

(5.2.6)The offside lower outer sill and the front to rear floor panel has protective covers fitted

(7.2.1)The front to rear floor panels have protective covers fitted preventing an inspection of the fuel system compoents

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measuring device did not register a signal and therefore has been bypassed.A subjective assessment has been used in conjunction with the vehicles tachometer

NOTES TO THE PRESENTER OF THE VEHICLE

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Where any of the following information advises of protective covers fitted,the information is given to advise that some components or structure has not been fully assessed.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,959 miles

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn,which may require renewal depending upon the manufacturer recommended specifications

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn,which may require renewal depending upon the manufacturer recommended specifications

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 10% throughout their operating range

(3.7A.5a)The nearside rear service brake performance results indicate that a slight bind is present

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are at 16% throughout their operating range

Fail 5 Feb 2010 50,959 miles

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

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn,which may require renewal depending upon the manufacturer recommended specifications

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn,which may require renewal depending upon the manufacturer recommended specifications

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 10% throughout their operating range

(3.7A.5a)The nearside rear service brake performance results indicate that a slight bind is present

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are at 16% throughout their operating range

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,416 miles

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front track rod ball pin is worn and may soon require renewal

(3.1.5)The parking brake lever when operated by foot with the release lever fully disengaged is not quite releasing the pawl mechanism,it appears that service is due

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn

(4.1C.1a)The nearside front tyre has a cut present which may be close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre shoulders are worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre shoulders are worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,460 miles

(4.2.1a)the nearside rear wheel inner rim presents some minor distortion being present

(8.3.1e)Items fixed within the swept area which either are in excess of 040mm diameter,or could obsure the drivers view of the road should ideally not be fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,322 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 27,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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FH53 UPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH53 UPG, 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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FH53 UPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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