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VU53 EYV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,372 mi
Last recorded49,372 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 EYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 49,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 46,014 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 42,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 37,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,060 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 31,837 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 26,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged ,but not reaching the canvas

Pass 23 Oct 2018 24,152 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 22,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 22,668 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged, sharp edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 21,232 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,310 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,983 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,879 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 9,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 5,851 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 5,117 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 5,096 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 5,063 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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VU53 EYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU53 EYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 EYV registered?

VU53 EYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is VU53 EYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 EYV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU53 EYV have outstanding finance?

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