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OV53 LOF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,534 mi
Last recorded66,534 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,534 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,269 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,795 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 65,391 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,249 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 65,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,829 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 64,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,586 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,070 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 63,378 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,565 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,104 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,714 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 61,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,237 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,374 miles

both front brake discs pitted on inside surface

Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,657 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,340 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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OV53 LOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OV53 LOF, 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 OV53 LOF registered?

OV53 LOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is OV53 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 LOF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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