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HK53 ORA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 92,098 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 90,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 88,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder + starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 83,721 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1.3mm - 245/40 zr17 95w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.7mm - 245/40 zr17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 81,378 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.7mm - 245/40 zr17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.8mm - wearing on inner edge - 245/40 zr17 95w xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 73,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 73,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,310 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,810 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,496 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,494 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,408 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 18,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,381 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 15,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,829 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,708 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 13,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ORA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

HK53 ORA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is HK53 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 ORA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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