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CU53 UXO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,870 mi
Last recorded145,870 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 145,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 145,736 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 145,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 140,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 140,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 128,991 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 128,990 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 120,767 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 120,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,323 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 105,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,948 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,741 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,745 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,099 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,867 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,674 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,357 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,478 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Advise spare tyre low air pressure !

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

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

advise very low air pressure osr tyre in need of attention ASAP !

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 UXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CU53 UXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 UXO registered?

CU53 UXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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The MOT history for CU53 UXO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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