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CP53 HTL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,295 mi
Last recorded128,295 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 128,295 miles

Front bumper damaged secured with tape

Fuel hose deteriorated Above tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 128,295 miles

Front bumper damaged secured with tape

Fuel hose deteriorated Above tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 128,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damage and secured with tape

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Fuel hose deteriorated Above fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 119,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 119,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear ,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 108,986 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 103,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,263 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 101,072 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 101,072 miles

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

Both headlamps deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,799 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 96,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear)(rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel is dragging slightly

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding Parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,650 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,012 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack

belly plates covers etc fitted obscuring some components

cannot clearly see base of rear springs and inner rear brake pads

Fail 8 Sep 2014 81,012 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all tyres starting to crack

belly plates covers etc fitted obscuring some components

cannot clearly see base of rear springs and inner rear brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,521 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,059 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,728 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Jan 2011 60,581 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,864 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,451 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 36,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,054 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,640 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 HTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CP53 HTL, 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 HTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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