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VS53 BOY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,381 mi
Last recorded210,381 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS53 BOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 210,381 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 204,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer tread sholder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 195,922 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 195,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced hazy lens poor beam imaged / polished lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced hazy lens poor beam imaged / polished lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 182,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 182,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 163,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 144,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 120,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 111,625 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 107,192 miles

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2016 102,096 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)

Fail 18 May 2015 93,054 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 93,054 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 May 2014 86,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 83,975 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 83,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 78,555 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 74,888 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,108 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 59,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,472 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 45,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,474 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 35,451 miles

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

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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VS53 BOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VS53 BOY, 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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VS53 BOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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