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OY53 HRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

299,082 mi
Last recorded299,082 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 HRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 299,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 297,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 294,790 miles

Intercooler pipe discomnnected

Lower Engine cover and trays fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 294,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearwrad (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Intercooler pipe discomnnected

Lower Engine cover and trays fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 200,774 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 284,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 170,951 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 170,951 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 167,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 263,225 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 263,225 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 153,425 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 153,414 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 149,292 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 143,822 miles

E M L on

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust centre clamp corroded

rear silencer, rear offside mounting missing

Fail 2 May 2014 143,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

E M L on

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust centre clamp corroded

glow plug symbol on

rear silencer, rear offside mounting missing

Pass 24 Apr 2013 140,867 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 140,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 138,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 138,080 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 134,160 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 126,605 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 126,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front lower arm bushes are worn

Both front,front lower arm bushes are worn

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 119,411 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 108,174 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 108,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake wear indicator illuminated on dashboard

Pass 28 Dec 2006 94,547 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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OY53 HRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY53 HRX, 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 OY53 HRX registered?

OY53 HRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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