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OE53 MDF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,220 mi
Last recorded118,220 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 MDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 118,220 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2025 118,220 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,682 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 108,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,619 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 86,242 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,629 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,448 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,543 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,019 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 62,019 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,692 miles

elements of high level stop light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,427 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 26,088 miles

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

Nearside front outer and offside rear inner sidewall damaged

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,601 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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OE53 MDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OE53 MDF, 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 OE53 MDF registered?

OE53 MDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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