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SF53 KHE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,619 mi
Last recorded85,619 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 KHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 85,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

one exhaust bracket missing but still secure

rear subframe rusty

rear suspension parts rusty

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2025 84,866 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Cracking On Inner Sidewalls.

Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle.

Exhaust mounting defective One Exhaust Mount Missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight Corrosion On Rear Subframe.

Fail 21 May 2025 84,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Front Axle - Rear Lower Arm Inner Bush). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Cracking On Inner Sidewalls.

Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle.

Exhaust mounting defective One Exhaust Mount Missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front Axle - Rear Lower Arm Inner Bush). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight Corrosion On Rear Subframe.

Pass 20 May 2024 83,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 May 2023 82,701 miles

Exhaust Centre Mount Missing. Overall Security Of Exhaust OK.

Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded.

Fail 18 May 2023 82,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust Centre Mount Missing. Overall Security Of Exhaust OK.

Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2022 81,349 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking In Tread and Small Cuts On Outer Wall.

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Mount Missing - System Still Secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Slight Corrosion On Nearside Front Brake Pipe.

Pass 20 Apr 2021 78,593 miles

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2021 78,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

front discs poor

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,016 miles

front brake discs poor

handbrake just meets requirements

nearside rear tyre close to breakers

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 9 May 2018 74,552 miles

both front brake discs poor

nearside steering rack gaiter poor

Fail 27 Apr 2018 74,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs poor

nearside steering rack gaiter poor

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,482 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,816 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 55,816 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,473 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,760 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,487 miles

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

front castor control arm bushes starting to crack

n/s/f tyre cracked around circumference of inside sidewall no cording visible at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,418 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,931 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 28,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SF53 KHE 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 76%.

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 SF53 KHE, 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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SF53 KHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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