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CX53 BXH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

204,847 mi
Last recorded204,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 204,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 198,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 192,579 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 186,503 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 186,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 178,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 170,113 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 170,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 160,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 149,059 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 140,235 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 131,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 122,505 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 99,721 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 99,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2008 69,225 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 39,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,925 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,781 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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CX53 BXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CX53 BXH, 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 CX53 BXH registered?

CX53 BXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is CX53 BXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 BXH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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