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VU53 FBO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,894 mi
Last recorded83,894 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 83,894 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 80,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 78,939 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner suspension arm bush showing signs of seperation

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 30 Nov 2020 68,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded @ wheel end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner suspension arm bush showing signs of seperation

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded @ wheel end

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded @ wheel end

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded @ wheel end

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 64,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside visible (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust hanging bracket corroded exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,334 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 53,435 miles

Offside front caster arm bush leaking oil slightly no excessive movement

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside front upper anti roll bar drop link dust cover split slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Nov 2015 48,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,151 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,148 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,252 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall but not down to the cords

Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,143 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)

front tyres split around entire circumference on inside sidewall no cording visible at time of test but advise replacement

Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,800 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracked around entire circumference on inside sidewall no cording visible at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2007 9,917 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 7,024 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 FBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FBO, 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 VU53 FBO registered?

VU53 FBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is VU53 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 FBO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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