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MD53 ZPO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,770 mi
Last recorded79,770 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 ZPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 79,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 79,770 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 78,681 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,624 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,447 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,271 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 72,574 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,328 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 5 Nov 2018 71,327 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 70,483 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,893 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 68,893 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s & o/s (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,572 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,145 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,752 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,981 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,174 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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MD53 ZPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MD53 ZPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MD53 ZPO registered?

MD53 ZPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MD53 ZPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD53 ZPO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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