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HF53 RXH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

152,979 mi
Last recorded152,979 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 RXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 152,979 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 140,366 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 137,311 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 127,657 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 127,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,025 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 120,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Thrust arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 111,351 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Fail 14 Sep 2018 95,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,030 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,294 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,501 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,972 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,840 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,050 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,540 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,644 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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HF53 RXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HF53 RXH, 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 HF53 RXH registered?

HF53 RXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is HF53 RXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 RXH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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