2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 1.8L Petrol · SC53 UTP
2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 78,584 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC53 UTP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2024
- 78,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC53 UTP 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 (SC53 UTP) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SC53 UTP Mileage History
- 25/07/202276,927 mi
- 27/07/202377,282 mi+355 mi
- 21/08/202478,584 mi+1,302 mi
Average of roughly 798 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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