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RG53 DYY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,034 mi
Last recorded84,034 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 DYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 84,034 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 79,855 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2023 74,895 miles

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

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

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

both side under sill cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,563 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 61,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,372 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,049 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 66,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,112 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 49,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,869 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 32,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 32,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,268 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 26,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 18,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 10,507 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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RG53 DYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RG53 DYY, 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 RG53 DYY registered?

RG53 DYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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