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DK53 TYU

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 TYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 102,222 miles

Front & rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 99,380 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 99,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected All pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Large band of rust on inner faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both mounting brackets corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 99,221 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,168 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 93,906 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,599 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 87,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 79,949 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,936 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,497 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,791 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,389 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 57,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 55,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,884 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,334 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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DK53 TYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,647 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 Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 TYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK53 TYU registered?

DK53 TYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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