2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 5.0L Petrol · VU53 CVT
2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK (5.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 103,331 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VU53 CVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/09/2024
- 103,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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VU53 CVT Mileage History
- 06/09/202294,190 mi
- 17/09/202294,190 mi
- 21/08/202398,970 mi+4,780 mi
- 21/08/202397,970 mi-1,000 mi
- 12/09/2024103,331 mi+5,361 mi
Average of roughly 4,531 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VU53 CVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Clk (VU53 CVT) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))”.
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