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CX53 VCV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,678 mi
Last recorded55,678 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 55,678 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 55,677 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 54,035 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 53,265 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror slightly darkened (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 51,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surface corroding & wearing unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall 225/45R18 PZERO MO (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surface corroding & wearing unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall 225/40R18 PZERO MO (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Staring to corrode on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,172 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,031 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,010 miles

rear pads wearing low (esp inner)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 50,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads wearing low (esp inner)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 47,347 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake grabbning slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,347 miles

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

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

offside rear brake grabbning slightly.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,455 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,561 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,785 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN 1.6MM

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,254 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 28,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc 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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

CX53 VCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is CX53 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 VCV 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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