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RK53 PVW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,422 mi
Last recorded84,422 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 PVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,422 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 79,589 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 79,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,601 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 76,596 miles

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

Nearside Front suspect RUN FLAT DAMAGE

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat. sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2023 73,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat. sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,670 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,027 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,264 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,394 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 52,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,796 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 33,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,596 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 23,174 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,411 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,356 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,256 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,946 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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RK53 PVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK53 PVW, 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 RK53 PVW registered?

RK53 PVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is RK53 PVW safe to buy?

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