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OX53 OFP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,410 mi
Last recorded103,410 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 OFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 103,410 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wrap round 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 96,792 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 96,772 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,560 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 94,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,351 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,427 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 90,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,116 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,535 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,996 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 81,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT ON OUTER EDGE N/S HAS WALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 75,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT ON OUTER EDGE N/S HAS WALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,889 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,282 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,665 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,140 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,220 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 28,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 22,000 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 22,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,625 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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OX53 OFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OX53 OFP, 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 OX53 OFP?

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What year was OX53 OFP registered?

OX53 OFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is OX53 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 OFP shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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