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B5 KHS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,889 mi
Last recorded36,889 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 KHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 36,889 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 35,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2024 35,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 34,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 33,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 31,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trialling arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 27,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 May 2019 23,053 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 May 2018 21,122 miles

both front tyres have deep cuts to sidewall in facing

Fail 26 May 2018 21,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres have deep cuts to sidewall in facing

Pass 26 May 2017 21,069 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 21,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 18,781 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded both (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 23 May 2015 18,672 miles

both front tyres have deep cuts to sidewall

Pass 24 May 2014 18,376 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 17,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 17,731 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged and wearing on edge

Pass 31 May 2011 17,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 16,743 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 15,889 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,878 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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B5 KHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B5 KHS, 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 B5 KHS registered?

B5 KHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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