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HT53 BWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,675 mi
Last recorded18,675 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 BWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 18,675 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 18,615 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 18,330 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 18,136 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 17,179 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 16,891 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 16,136 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 14,549 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2018 14,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 13,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 12,415 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 12,409 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

check engine light on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 11,205 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 11,205 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 9,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 7,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 7,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 5,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 5,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres badly perished .

Pass 16 Nov 2011 4,589 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 4,051 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 3,297 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 2,504 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 2,110 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 1,369 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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HT53 BWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT53 BWG, 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 HT53 BWG registered?

HT53 BWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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