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CV53 MHY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,459 mi
Last recorded46,459 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 46,459 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 46,459 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both units (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 45,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 44,541 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,090 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,930 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 43,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 42,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bushes slight deteriorated and slight play bull joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge of inner face rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,686 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 40,360 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 40,341 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,013 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall [cords not exposed]

Pass 6 May 2010 34,420 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre tread worn outside edges

Fail 4 May 2010 34,420 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre tread worn outside edges

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,174 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,102 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,948 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,290 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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CV53 MHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 CV53 MHY, 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 CV53 MHY registered?

CV53 MHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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