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EY52 CBF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,079 mi
Last recorded75,079 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 CBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 75,079 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 75,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,953 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 73,669 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,596 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 72,596 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,687 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,443 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,175 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 63,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 60,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 58,028 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 58,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,923 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,228 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 34,066 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,869 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 31,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,018 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,872 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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EY52 CBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY52 CBF, 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 EY52 CBF registered?

EY52 CBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is EY52 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 CBF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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