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SA53 CLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,880 mi
Last recorded66,880 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 66,880 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 61,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2024 60,215 miles

Front indicators intermittently go out and flash the fog lights as a substitute light

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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 1 May 2024 60,213 miles

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

Front indicators intermittently go out and flash the fog lights as a substitute light

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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 3 May 2023 59,412 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 57,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 54,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 54,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,533 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 51,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,628 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,187 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,022 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 45,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,202 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN PASSENGER FRON TRACK ROD END

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,443 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 35,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,936 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,889 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,941 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,055 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,235 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 15,557 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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SA53 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA53 CLK, 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 SA53 CLK registered?

SA53 CLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is SA53 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 CLK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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