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MF53 VMW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

112,035 mi
Last recorded112,035 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 VMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 112,035 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 107,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 102,899 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 102,899 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 98,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 95,527 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 95,247 miles

Exhaust mounting defective o/s/f front exhaust mount corroded badly but not loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHT WEARING (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers mirror discoloured

Fail 21 Feb 2020 95,247 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working unable to check wiper blades clearing screen (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective o/s/f front exhaust mount corroded badly but not loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

drivers mirror discoloured

Fail 19 Feb 2020 95,247 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired both (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,002 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 92,002 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,688 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,988 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 87,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight movement in rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,665 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front headlamps reflectors slightly deterioated

offside front tyre scrubbed outer edge ok at time of test

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front headlamps reflectors slightly deterioated

offside front tyre scrubbed outer edge ok at time of test

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs malfunction light on

Fail 18 Oct 2012 74,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs malfunction light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 66,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,507 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,536 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,833 miles

o.s.f.and n.s.f.tyres wearing to outer edges. front windscreen damaged inside swept area[outside zone a]

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,999 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,447 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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MF53 VMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF53 VMW, 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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MF53 VMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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