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VX53 ONH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ONH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 103,869 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 102,923 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2024 100,944 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,257 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,340 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2022 97,340 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 95,064 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 90,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,610 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight split

Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,853 miles

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

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

slight oil leak engine

Fail 5 Feb 2016 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight oil leak engine

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,904 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,018 miles

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 50,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 42,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 34,434 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,568 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 25,413 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,133 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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VX53 ONH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VX53 ONH, 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 VX53 ONH registered?

VX53 ONH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is VX53 ONH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 ONH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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