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MT53 VKB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,761 mi
Last recorded75,761 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 75,761 miles

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 71,520 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 71,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 69,281 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,398 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,841 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,959 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,411 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 58,692 miles

dash fault

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak to gearbox

srs light is on

Fail 22 Dec 2011 58,692 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

dash fault

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak to gearbox

srs light is on

Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,291 miles

slight oil leak gearbox

srs light staying on

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,195 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,195 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,031 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,619 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,197 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 VKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

MT53 VKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for MT53 VKB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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