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RX53 AXW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

150,849 mi
Last recorded150,849 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 AXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 150,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above rear subframe both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 150,054 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to the rear

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 149,191 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both & Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 149,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both & Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 147,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 147,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 28 Oct 2021 145,438 miles

Both headlamp aim weak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 145,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt brake reaction (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamp aim weak

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

Handbrake warning light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 143,845 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 140,688 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 140,688 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 135,874 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,799 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 118,799 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,177 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 108,177 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,721 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 101,721 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 90,807 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,807 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 81,015 miles

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,987 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,174 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 61,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,507 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,507 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,850 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,654 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 31,654 miles

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

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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RX53 AXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX53 AXW, 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 RX53 AXW registered?

RX53 AXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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