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CDZ 51

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,797 mi
Last recorded55,797 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 51
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 55,797 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 54,582 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,674 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,706 miles

Under body tray/guard fitted, not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,377 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 49,377 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 48,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 45,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 45,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 40,308 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 40,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 39,222 miles

REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,647 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,625 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,358 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 24,358 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,831 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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CDZ 51 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CDZ 51, 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.

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What year was CDZ 51 registered?

CDZ 51 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is CDZ 51 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDZ 51 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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