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HN53 VCD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,093 mi
Last recorded97,093 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 97,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 97,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,651 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,975 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 23 May 2022 93,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 91,912 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 88,254 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 81,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 78,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 78,422 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 16 May 2017 75,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,017 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,997 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,399 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 46,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,552 miles

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

front wiper blades smeary

nearside parking efficiency half that of offside

Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,887 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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HN53 VCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HN53 VCD, 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 HN53 VCD registered?

HN53 VCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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