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CX53 BCK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,161 mi
Last recorded92,161 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,161 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 92,161 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

drivers seat not tilting

front brake discs worn

unable to see condition of rear brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,221 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,239 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 21 Sep 2007 38,947 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 38,947 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,751 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 29,751 miles

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)

front number plate cracked.

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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CX53 BCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX53 BCK, 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 CX53 BCK registered?

CX53 BCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CX53 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 BCK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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