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OU53 ZGB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,425 mi
Last recorded133,425 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 ZGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 133,425 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 126,748 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 126,183 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 127,247 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 124,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 122,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 122,479 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 119,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rim protector has light damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rim protector has light damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 119,798 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated where its mounted in front suspension strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rim protector has light damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rim protector has light damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc rubbing slightly on rear back plate

Offside Rear brake disc rubbing slightly on rear back plate

Pass 8 Feb 2018 116,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting snapped.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,509 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,808 miles

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

O/S/R tyre wearing low

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 45,807 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre wearing low

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,090 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 7,408 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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OU53 ZGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU53 ZGB, 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

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What year was OU53 ZGB registered?

OU53 ZGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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