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LK53 DDF

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,859 mi
Last recorded88,859 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 DDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 88,859 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 88,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 15 Feb 2025 84,017 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 78,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,873 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,467 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,808 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 67,714 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,099 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 63,094 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 60,210 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 60,195 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 56,294 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 56,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,686 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,308 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 47,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,036 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,718 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 38,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,059 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 31,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing †

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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LK53 DDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK53 DDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK53 DDF registered?

LK53 DDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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