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RA53 HDD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,301 mi
Last recorded62,301 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 HDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 62,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 61,669 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 61,669 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,302 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 61,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 60,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,053 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 58,052 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 55,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,413 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 53,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,876 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,141 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 36,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007
Pass 25 Jan 2007 30,495 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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RA53 HDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RA53 HDD, 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 RA53 HDD registered?

RA53 HDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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