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HD53 BVP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

114,053 mi
Last recorded114,053 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 114,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 113,112 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 113,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 108,747 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 108,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 96,673 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at rear of under tray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,697 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 60,150 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 60,150 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Dec 2019 60,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,506 miles

Covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 54,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,303 miles

Front suspension bushes worn.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 48,303 miles

Front suspension bushes worn.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wiper blades deteriorated.

covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,709 miles

Covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Overhaul rear brakes and parking brake

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OS and NS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,188 miles

engine/sills/floor, covers fitted

service parking brake.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 38,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine/sills/floor, covers fitted

service parking brake.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,494 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 34,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,729 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,055 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 28,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,285 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,771 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 19,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,954 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,443 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 4,155 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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HD53 BVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD53 BVP, 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 HD53 BVP registered?

HD53 BVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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