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MT53 GBY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,041 mi
Last recorded139,041 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 GBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 139,041 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 118,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,261 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,301 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,202 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,324 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 69,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,150 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 66,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper drop link gaiter slightly deteriorated,still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush starts showing wear,not to excess at present

Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,658 miles

slight corrosion at offside rear brake pipe

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,676 miles

osf lower rear inner suspensionarm bush shows slight wear

Fail 3 Nov 2014 55,674 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nsr handbrake effort a lot lower than osr

one of three rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings brocken,exhaust still good supported

osf lower rear inner suspensionarm bush shows slight wear

Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,566 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge,still legal

handbrake effort is a lot lower on nsr than on osr

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,667 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 48,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,498 miles

slight rubbing on near side front brake hose - suggest attention

srs light on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,702 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 41,702 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,036 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,614 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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MT53 GBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MT53 GBY, 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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MT53 GBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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