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MW53 ULB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,750 mi
Last recorded104,750 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,750 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 95,951 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,430 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 90,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,611 miles

exhaust retaining brackets in poor condition

rear tyres worn on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 18 Oct 2018 87,611 miles

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

exhaust retaining brackets in poor condition

rear tyres worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished.

exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 83,324 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished.

exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,477 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,691 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,417 miles

Front Numberplate has a crack

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,791 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,856 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 71,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,898 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,556 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 62,101 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,101 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,548 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2006 53,446 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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MW53 ULB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MW53 ULB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW53 ULB?

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What year was MW53 ULB registered?

MW53 ULB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is MW53 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 ULB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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