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SV53 MKO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,508 mi
Last recorded36,508 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 MKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 36,508 miles

front suspension corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2025 36,328 miles

drivers mirror glass slightly defective

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 36,000 miles

o/s mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2023 35,491 miles

o/s mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2022 35,363 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust section corroded

front suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,833 miles

Front suspension components are corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 34,828 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components are corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,520 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,061 miles

All tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,749 miles

n/s/f trye cracking sidewall

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewll cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,199 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,300 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,109 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 27,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,138 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,325 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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SV53 MKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SV53 MKO, 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 SV53 MKO registered?

SV53 MKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SV53 MKO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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