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MP53 PXO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,786 mi
Last recorded72,786 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 PXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 72,786 miles

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

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 72,769 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 69,678 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 69,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 68,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 68,065 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,887 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,598 miles

Front both tyres perrishing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,789 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,682 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 53,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,654 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,760 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,722 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 39,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,921 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,992 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,944 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,123 miles

both fnt tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,713 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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MP53 PXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MP53 PXO, 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 MP53 PXO registered?

MP53 PXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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