2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.2L Petrol · KXI 281
2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2003. Recorded mileage 120,564 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3199cc
KXI 281 Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 120,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KXI 281 Mileage History
- 14/03/200623,510 mi
- 17/04/200730,942 mi+7,432 mi
- 17/04/200730,942 mi
- 26/11/200734,008 mi+3,066 mi
- 01/12/200845,283 mi+11,275 mi
- 28/11/200955,391 mi+10,108 mi
- 30/11/201063,602 mi+8,211 mi
- 29/11/201172,667 mi+9,065 mi
- 26/11/201280,443 mi+7,776 mi
- 29/11/201387,726 mi+7,283 mi
- 29/11/201387,726 mi
- 27/11/201493,030 mi+5,304 mi
- 13/11/201596,503 mi+3,473 mi
- 16/11/201596,503 mi
- 22/11/201699,036 mi+2,533 mi
- 22/11/201699,039 mi+3 mi
- 29/11/2017101,692 mi+2,653 mi
- 30/11/2017101,692 mi
- 28/11/2018103,900 mi+2,208 mi
- 27/11/2019107,350 mi+3,450 mi
- 30/11/2020109,062 mi+1,712 mi
- 25/11/2021110,736 mi+1,674 mi
- 30/11/2022113,469 mi+2,733 mi
- 28/11/2023116,719 mi+3,250 mi
- 29/11/2023116,719 mi
- 03/12/2024118,740 mi+2,021 mi
- 19/12/2025120,564 mi+1,824 mi
Average of roughly 4,910 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
KXI 281 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Clk (KXI 281) between March 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the i”.
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