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OX53 CUA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

169,422 mi
Last recorded169,422 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 CUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 169,422 miles

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

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

washer operates on separate switch

Pass 16 May 2023 164,486 miles

Front Headlamps poor output

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 159,174 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 159,164 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Should be 225/50/R16/91V. N/S/F 205/R16/91V. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 150,302 miles

205/55/R16/91V.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Fails to clear drivers eyeline. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 144,638 miles

Nearside Front wiper slight smearing

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

Offside Front wiper slight smearing

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 138,136 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 121,700 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,883 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 94,384 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 91,919 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing screen

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 91,919 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs lipped

nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing screen

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 89,041 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 89,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 84,165 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 84,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 80,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 76,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,588 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 67,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,342 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 62,342 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 56,031 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,580 miles

Advise front grill in need of attention loose

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

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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OX53 CUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OX53 CUA, 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 OX53 CUA registered?

OX53 CUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 December 2003.

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