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HV53 PYG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,299 mi
Last recorded167,299 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 PYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 167,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 162,294 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 155,158 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror glass deteriorated but not excessive (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and low on tread, over 10 years old. 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm attachment points on subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2022 155,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to cords in tread and bald inner edge. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror glass deteriorated but not excessive (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and low on tread, over 10 years old. 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm attachment points on subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 149,348 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition 205\50\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225\50\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,976 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s front and n/s rear (damage and poor condition) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear damage road wheel

Offside Front damage road wheel poor condishion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 137,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

damage n/s rear road wheel

damage o/s front road wheel (poor condition)

Fail 21 Dec 2018 137,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

damage n/s rear road wheel

damage o/s front road wheel (poor condition)

Pass 18 Dec 2017 132,710 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 132,524 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 126,852 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 121,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 114,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear edges both front tyres 205/55/16

Fail 5 Dec 2014 114,333 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear edges both front tyres 205/55/16

Pass 30 Dec 2013 110,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,228 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,777 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 97,705 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,697 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 89,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 80,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,192 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,065 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 47,282 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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HV53 PYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HV53 PYG, 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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HV53 PYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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