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VU53 CMX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

112,153 mi
Last recorded112,153 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 112,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 112,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 105,525 miles

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

nearside rear tyre is 16 years old - advise replacement

offside rear tyre is 23 years old - advise replacement

rear tyres perished

various corroded brake pipes and various brake pipes covered in sticky black substance

Fail 8 Jun 2024 105,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

nearside rear tyre is 16 years old - advise replacement

offside rear tyre is 23 years old - advise replacement

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear section (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 94,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

E.M.Light illuminated

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 94,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Cast iron arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

E.M.Light illuminated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 88,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 79,703 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 79,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 72,328 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,452 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,435 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,007 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,922 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 10,974 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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VU53 CMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VU53 CMX, 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 VU53 CMX registered?

VU53 CMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is VU53 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 CMX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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