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CX52 YKV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,073 mi
Last recorded140,073 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 YKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 140,073 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL UNDERBODY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 138,005 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 24 Sep 2024 136,040 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and all wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 134,490 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 129,236 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 129,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 124,432 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 124,432 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 120,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 114,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 109,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,084 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly pitted

Front wiper slightly smearing screen

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 103,084 miles

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

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

All 4 brake discs slightly pitted

Front wiper slightly smearing screen

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,546 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 98,546 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket brocken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Sep 2014 95,011 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 95,011 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 93,519 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,122 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 89,668 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,999 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 86,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 83,678 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,974 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 74,950 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,950 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,886 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,388 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 YKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX52 YKV, 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 CX52 YKV registered?

CX52 YKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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