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BK53 KJF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,747 mi
Last recorded144,747 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2021 144,747 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 139,740 miles

Both rear suspension shocks worn/corroded

Drivers mirror slightly tinted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear axle has corrosion

Rear suspension arms corroded/covered in plastic covers

Underside covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 137,788 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shocks corroded/worn

Both rear suspension arms corroded/ covered in plastics

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 125,209 miles

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

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

uncovers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 97,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 85,089 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,026 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,900 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,930 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,030 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,710 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,275 miles

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

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

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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BK53 KJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK53 KJF, 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 BK53 KJF registered?

BK53 KJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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