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OX53 OSF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,792 mi
Last recorded83,792 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 OSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 83,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 78,288 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 78,288 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 73,041 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 65,493 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 65,493 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 99,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,565 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 94,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,215 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 91,210 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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 OSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OSF, 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 OX53 OSF registered?

OX53 OSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is OX53 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 OSF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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