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CP53 HKL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,384 mi
Last recorded134,384 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 134,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 134,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 123,804 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corosion to rear underside

Fail 14 Mar 2022 115,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corosion to rear underside

Pass 28 Apr 2021 110,349 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 106,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 106,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 97,240 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 97,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 92,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 90,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,611 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 88,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,378 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,185 miles

power steering fliud level low

Fail 1 Nov 2011 83,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

power steering fliud level low

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,111 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,740 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 59,737 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,315 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

front tyres worn on insie edges

Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,982 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,967 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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CP53 HKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CP53 HKL, 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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CP53 HKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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