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CX52 YHN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,792 mi
Last recorded149,792 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 YHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 149,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play will soon need attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

bonnet structs defective

indicator stalk defective but still works

Pass 19 Aug 2024 143,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

bonnet structs defective

exhaust mounting defective but still secure

indicator stalk faulty

parking brake low effort

Fail 19 Aug 2024 143,252 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

bonnet structs defective

exhaust mounting defective but still secure

indicator stalk faulty

Pass 17 Dec 2022 133,470 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 133,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 129,344 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 129,344 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 126,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 124,343 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,434 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,009 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,862 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 110,227 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,616 miles

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

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

advise o/s rear driveshaft inner boot

Fail 1 Sep 2011 94,926 miles

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

advise o/s/f rear suspension ball joint dust cover split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 94,926 miles

advise o/s/f rear suspension ball joint dust cover split

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,179 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 82,824 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,117 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 70,534 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 70,379 miles

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

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

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

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 30 Jul 2007 63,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,266 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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CX52 YHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX52 YHN, 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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CX52 YHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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