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HK53 SYT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,508 mi
Last recorded64,508 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 SYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 64,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 51,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 43,035 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 42,539 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 41,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 41,418 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 40,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 40,187 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 40,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,178 miles

front nearside tyre outer edge worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 37,051 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,836 miles

front nearside tyre outer edge worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,897 miles

front nearside tyre outer edge slightly worn

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,628 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,354 miles

front nearside tyre edge slightly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,690 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,862 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,493 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,220 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 SYT 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 HK53 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

HK53 SYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is HK53 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 SYT 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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