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SP53 HTK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,993 mi
Last recorded122,993 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 HTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 122,993 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 121,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 116,699 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 111,281 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 102,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,161 miles

Front both n/s and o/s head lights foggy

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,465 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 68,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 68,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 56,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,050 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 54,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front 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 19 May 2012 48,144 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2011 41,229 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,839 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 15,399 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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SP53 HTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP53 HTK, 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 SP53 HTK registered?

SP53 HTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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