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CU53 MYM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

125,466 mi
Last recorded125,466 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 MYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 125,466 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 125,466 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 121,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket detached (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 119,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 119,533 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,465 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken exhaust still secure

Fail 12 Sep 2022 113,465 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken exhaust still secure

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,274 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 106,274 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,580 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,586 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,500 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,200 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both dip beam headlights deteriorating - pattern is still ok

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,564 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 88,564 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,537 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,537 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2013 78,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,823 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,398 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 65,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,826 miles

N/S/F tyre worn bald on both edges

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,798 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 40,798 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,767 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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CU53 MYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CU53 MYM, 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 CU53 MYM registered?

CU53 MYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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