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HK53 MLX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 May 2026 99,032 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 96,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 92,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,642 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2022 82,250 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,100 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 77,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 74,585 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes /N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F worn severely inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Very poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn off zero tread ,centre good tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn off zero tread , centre tread good. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Some imbalance parking brake,nearside showing lower effort.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,594 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,636 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,904 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 28,904 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 13,572 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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HK53 MLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HK53 MLX, 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 HK53 MLX registered?

HK53 MLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is HK53 MLX safe to buy?

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