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CX53 EJA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,534 mi
Last recorded94,534 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 EJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 94,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 94,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 94,521 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut but no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear bumper damaged.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,736 miles

Front Both n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp aim pattern starting to deteriorate

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2020 82,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp aim pattern starting to deteriorate

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,723 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 72,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play normal for these models (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play normal for these models (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 71,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play normal for these models (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play normal for these models (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 67,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (above sub frame) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion on suspension componants

Fail 7 Jan 2017 67,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (above sub frame) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion on suspension componants

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,391 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2016 62,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,874 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,732 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 45,729 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,120 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,706 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 29 Oct 2009 40,302 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,432 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 33,424 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 27,228 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,429 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 EJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EJA, 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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CX53 EJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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