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RF53 TZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

177,950 mi
Last recorded177,950 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 TZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 177,950 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 176,380 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear subframe assemble rusty

front tyre size 205/55/16 rear tyre size 225/50/16

Pass 13 Nov 2023 174,952 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyre size 205/55/16 rear tyre size 225/50/16

Pass 24 Oct 2022 171,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside and offside front headlight lenses deteriorated

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2021 168,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust clam deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2021 168,121 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension mount worn through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust clam deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2020 164,864 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2019 160,129 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 160,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 155,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp lens going misty

Pass 14 Nov 2017 152,985 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner outer edges

Rear nearside and offside tyre walls age perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2016 150,538 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 150,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 148,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 146,255 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 146,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 141,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 139,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 136,002 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 135,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

nearside front headlight slightly loose, top bolt loose

Pass 24 Sep 2010 133,655 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn low

unable to check steering system fully

Fail 23 Sep 2010 133,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn low

unable to check steering system fully

Pass 25 Sep 2009 126,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 114,890 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 22 Aug 2007 93,433 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 93,433 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,050 miles

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

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

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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RF53 TZZ 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 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RF53 TZZ, 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 RF53 TZZ registered?

RF53 TZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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