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PG53 PVX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

203,899 mi
Last recorded203,899 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 PVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 203,899 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 200,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 194,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replace tyre it has a cut in the inner sidewall does not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the metal pipies that run under vehicle beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 185,054 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 185,054 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 178,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 173,167 miles

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

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

brake pipes above under trays

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2020 173,154 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

brake pipes above under trays

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 165,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 158,774 miles

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

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

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

offside mirror glass deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 158,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

offside mirror glass deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 152,274 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above under trays

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 146,349 miles

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

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

brake pipes above under trays

engine covers fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 146,221 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

brake pipes above under trays

engine covers fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,953 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank

O/S and N/s Front tyres worn on outside edges

Rear o/s and n/s brake pipes slightly corroded

Tyre wall damaged on N/S Front

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 138,953 miles

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

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank

O/S and N/s Front tyres worn on outside edges

Rear o/s and n/s brake pipes slightly corroded

Tyre wall damaged on N/S Front

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 130,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2014 130,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 115,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2013 115,311 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre 2mm

srs light on

Pass 14 May 2011 65,282 miles

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

air bag light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 46,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,225 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,500 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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PG53 PVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PG53 PVX, 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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PG53 PVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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