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MT53 VJK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,088 mi
Last recorded52,088 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 52,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,208 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to top of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 48,194 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front are worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,895 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 43,423 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 41,667 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 38,035 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 35,765 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 33,105 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 30,221 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 27,464 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,637 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,970 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,459 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,467 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 10,839 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 9,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 7,830 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 5,660 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 VJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VJK, 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 MT53 VJK registered?

MT53 VJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is MT53 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 VJK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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