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CP53 TTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,566 mi
Last recorded80,566 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 TTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 80,566 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 76,959 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 73,116 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear flexis starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front wipers starting to smear/noisy on screen

Pass 8 Mar 2023 67,280 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 62,161 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 62,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,678 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 46,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,128 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,660 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 44,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,768 miles

Rear rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,440 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 8,782 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,931 miles

both front and rear registration plates display honeycomb and have no BSAU 145d or post code markings and displayinga symbol other than international symbol or flag.

Pass 15 Dec 2007 7,381 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 6,215 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

coolant level warning light on.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 6,215 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level warning light on.

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 TTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CP53 TTJ, 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 CP53 TTJ registered?

CP53 TTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is CP53 TTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 TTJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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