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FY53 ONK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,705 mi
Last recorded68,705 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 ONK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 68,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 66,402 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 66,402 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,679 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 65,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 64,065 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 64,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 62,906 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,744 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,722 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 57,253 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,253 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,862 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,608 miles

SRS light stays on

Fail 19 Nov 2012 54,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

SRS light stays on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,865 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,089 miles

front tyres worn on edges,nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,401 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,174 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 45,953 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,376 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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FY53 ONK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY53 ONK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY53 ONK?

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What year was FY53 ONK registered?

FY53 ONK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is FY53 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 ONK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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