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CX53 CJF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,773 mi
Last recorded95,773 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 CJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 95,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 93,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2025 93,403 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,617 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 92,610 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,077 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,424 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 86,424 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 83,580 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,572 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,096 miles

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

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to plastic covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,679 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped.

Unable to carry out full inspection due to engine cover(s) fitted.

Unable to carry out full inspection due to undertray(s) fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,807 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,310 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,571 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,129 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,123 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,905 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,592 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 44,592 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 CJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CJF, 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

How do I check the history of CX53 CJF?

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What year was CX53 CJF registered?

CX53 CJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CX53 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 CJF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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