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HG53 UDM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,845 mi
Last recorded39,845 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 UDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 39,845 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 39,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 38,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 38,385 miles

All four inner brake pads seem to be wearing a little thin

Pass 19 Apr 2022 38,244 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 37,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 37,658 miles

All four inner brake pads seem to be wearing thin

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,402 miles

Nearside Rear Cut in tyre wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,667 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,505 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2013 28,505 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,991 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,224 miles

Has a cut in the left front tyre outer sidewall, but not down to the cords.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,029 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall but not down to the cords

Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,185 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,840 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,244 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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HG53 UDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HG53 UDM, 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 HG53 UDM registered?

HG53 UDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is HG53 UDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 UDM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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