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S55 DGT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,561 mi
Last recorded79,561 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 DGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 79,561 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 79,527 miles

both rear tyres inner edge low

Pass 24 Feb 2024 79,117 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge low

o/s/r tyre inner edge low

Pass 4 Feb 2023 78,672 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 77,994 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge low

Pass 28 Nov 2020 76,614 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 71,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 66,152 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,450 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre cut on inner wall close to limit

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2017 63,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre cut on inner wall close to limit

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,537 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 51,118 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

slight judder front and rear brakes

window tints might be illegal

Fail 8 Oct 2012 41,104 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

slight judder front and rear brakes

window tints might be illegal

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,711 miles

sill covers fitted

slight front brake judder

window tint maybe illegal

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,265 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,196 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,647 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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S55 DGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S55 DGT, 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 S55 DGT registered?

S55 DGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is S55 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 DGT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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