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CF53 CXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,692 mi
Last recorded128,692 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,692 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 127,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 127,348 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,297 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 126,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 122,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

sills covered with plastictrim . corrosion on rear subframe suspension rear wishbones covered with trim.

smell of fuel under bonnet area unable to see leak

Fail 14 Dec 2018 121,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 115,934 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

plastic trim covering sills unable to inspect. condition of back box

smell of fuel under bonnet area

Pass 22 Oct 2016 112,719 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak and a smell of fuel unable to id cause of engine covers

heater plug light on dash

Fail 21 Oct 2016 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak and a smell of fuel unable to id cause of engine covers

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 105,604 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,458 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,171 miles

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

plastic covering archs and sills

tyre size fronts 205/55r16 , rears 225/50r16

Fail 12 Nov 2012 85,167 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

plastic covering archs and sills

tyre size fronts 205/55r16 , rears 225/50r16

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,262 miles

tyre size fronts 205/55r16 rears 225/50r16

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic trim covering archs and sills and underside

Pass 17 Nov 2010 66,231 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 66,231 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,186 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,112 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 58,112 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,210 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,800 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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CF53 CXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF53 CXX, 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 CF53 CXX registered?

CF53 CXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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