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MJ53 MXM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,518 mi
Last recorded104,518 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 MXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 104,228 miles

both front wipers slightly smeering

Fail 9 Oct 2023 104,228 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both front wipers slightly smeering

Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,677 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 103,677 miles

Offside Front Steering arm fractured inner track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,350 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both Fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,670 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,188 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,881 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 96,881 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,724 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,081 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 90,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,463 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,966 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 61,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,327 miles

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

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

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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MJ53 MXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 MJ53 MXM, 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 MJ53 MXM registered?

MJ53 MXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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