2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.2L Petrol · HW53 FVG
2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK (3.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 98,260 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW53 FVG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/06/2024
- 98,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW53 FVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Clk (HW53 FVG) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
HW53 FVG Mileage History
- 06/05/202296,420 mi
- 11/05/202397,680 mi+1,260 mi
- 10/06/202498,260 mi+580 mi
Average of roughly 877 miles per year across 3 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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