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CX03 CYL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 CYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 80,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 80,240 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 79,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 78,807 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 76,977 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 76,145 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,912 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 73,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front lower rear arm has very slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,546 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,038 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 53,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,492 miles

indicator stalk faulty

Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

indicator stalk faulty

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,306 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 36,306 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,320 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 35,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,343 miles

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

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)

outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,996 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,540 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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CX03 CYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX03 CYL, 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 CX03 CYL registered?

CX03 CYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is CX03 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 CYL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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