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BX53 KRD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,700 mi
Last recorded144,700 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 144,700 miles

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

rear pads on both sides getting low approx 4mm

Pass 11 Nov 2023 139,233 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 132,296 miles

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

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

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 25 Oct 2021 122,717 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play boot small hole (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole in it and weeping (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 111,747 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 105,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,171 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded,exact condition unknown,advise renewing asap

Fail 16 Nov 2016 91,171 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded,exact condition unknown,advise renewing asap

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,308 miles

Offside Rear tyre approatching 2mm wear blocks in tread pattern.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 83,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear lower arm. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear lower arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre approatching 2mm wear blocks in tread pattern.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,229 miles

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

both front headlamp plastic,glasses crazed.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 78,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both front headlamp plastic,glasses crazed.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,695 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,671 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 22 May 2012 70,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,254 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,581 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 61,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,467 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 55,467 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,537 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,324 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 42,324 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,316 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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BX53 KRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BX53 KRD, 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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BX53 KRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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