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CX53 VMR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,439 mi
Last recorded145,439 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 145,439 miles

botjh headlamps faded

Fail 6 Jul 2023 145,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

botjh headlamps faded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 137,391 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 137,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 129,124 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres worn on edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 129,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres worn on edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,749 miles

Indicator switch faulty o/s/f indicator (4.4.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted front to rear

Fail 3 Aug 2020 119,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty o/s/f indicator (4.4.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Jul 2019 110,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner & outer tread

Fail 26 Jul 2019 110,654 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner & outer tread

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,821 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 99,112 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,983 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 85,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,480 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r headlamp image slightly blurred

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,857 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,269 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,996 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on very outer edge of tread no cords showing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,871 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,058 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 VMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

CX53 VMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is CX53 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 VMR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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