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CX53 FCL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,617 mi
Last recorded73,617 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,617 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 69,496 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 68,830 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 68,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,435 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,955 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 62,907 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 60,766 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 60,760 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 56,071 miles

Rear section of exhaust front mount corroded

Undertrays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner faces (More N/S) (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,098 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 49,587 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)

Fail 14 May 2015 49,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 14 May 2015 49,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust fixing bracket corroding away

Fail 14 May 2015 49,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust fixing bracket corroding away

Pass 14 May 2014 45,071 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 45,069 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 45,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 40,552 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,220 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 37,214 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Offside rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,234 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,616 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 FCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

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

Is CX53 FCL safe to buy?

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