2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 1.8L Petrol · BX53 BKU
2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 131,412 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BX53 BKU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2022
- 131,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX53 BKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Clk (BX53 BKU) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front /rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
BX53 BKU Mileage History
- 14/09/2022131,339 mi
- 27/09/2022131,412 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 2,066 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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