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VGO 530

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,137 mi
Last recorded52,137 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGO 530
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 52,137 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2026 52,130 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 46,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 45,237 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 44,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 42,836 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 41,025 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,879 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,601 miles

oil leak from the gear box.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 27,539 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,553 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 25,553 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,358 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 22,935 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 22,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,733 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 19,733 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,964 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,252 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 8,563 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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VGO 530 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VGO 530, 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 VGO 530 registered?

VGO 530 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VGO 530 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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