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AU53 KNR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,376 mi
Last recorded101,376 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 101,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 97,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 97,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 95,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 95,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 92,555 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 92,448 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 85,891 miles

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

unable to fully inspect front to rear rigid brake pipes, due to undertray.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,359 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,423 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,230 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,402 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,640 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2014 65,567 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage no cords or ply exposed

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,496 miles

N/s front tyre-wall damaged........~~''@@.............Thanx 4yur custom

Fail 4 Jan 2013 61,496 miles

N/s front tyre-wall damaged........~~''@@.............Thanx 4yur custom

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,383 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 57,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front disc worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,307 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 53,305 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 47,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,220 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,942 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,602 miles

Nearside Front 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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AU53 KNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 KNR, 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 AU53 KNR registered?

AU53 KNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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