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RY53 AUT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,528 mi
Last recorded49,528 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 AUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 49,528 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 49,438 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 49,438 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 49,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 49,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 49,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 49,087 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 12 Oct 2019 49,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Oct 2018 48,815 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,634 miles

Central exhaust hanging bracket deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 48,298 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,523 miles

Offside front alloy repaired

Fail 19 Dec 2015 47,474 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Lens also damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front alloy repaired

Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 45,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 43,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,425 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2009 40,237 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,501 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 28,326 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 28,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,353 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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RY53 AUT 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 RY53 AUT, 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 RY53 AUT registered?

RY53 AUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is RY53 AUT safe to buy?

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