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PX53 HDL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 HDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2026 112,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 112,387 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 111,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,334 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 109,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 107,106 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 102,879 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 97,852 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 97,692 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged leveling arm on wishbone (3.4.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 89,623 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,454 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,188 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2011 80,264 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise boot handle sticking.

Advise both front thrust arm bushes beginning to wear.

Advise coolant warning light on.

Advise nearside front wheel arch trim broken.

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,583 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 65,583 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 59,446 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear wheel has slight binde

Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,446 miles

o/s rear wheel has slight binde

Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,858 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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PX53 HDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PX53 HDL, 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 PX53 HDL registered?

PX53 HDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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