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MC53 GUW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,367 mi
Last recorded104,367 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 GUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 104,367 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 104,367 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 99,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 95,739 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Near side rear off side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,587 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,147 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,456 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,335 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,703 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,867 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,585 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,894 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 39,605 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,261 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,118 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,823 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 24,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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MC53 GUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 MC53 GUW, 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 MC53 GUW registered?

MC53 GUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MC53 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 GUW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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