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VX53 ZKY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,587 mi
Last recorded86,587 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 86,587 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 86,587 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,198 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 82,441 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,881 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,972 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively or parking brake intermittent (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,056 miles

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to near wear indicators

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to near wear indicators

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front auto transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 65,391 miles

Oil leak engine/gearbox area ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 60,920 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,487 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,889 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 44,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,651 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,927 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 ZKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 VX53 ZKY, 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 ZKY registered?

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

Is VX53 ZKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 ZKY 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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