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DU53 KVL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,625 mi
Last recorded122,625 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 122,625 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 113,539 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 111,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 111,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 110,161 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 110,161 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 107,458 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 107,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 103,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 103,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 96,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 96,881 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 93,946 miles

ALL 4 ALLOY RIMS VERY CORRODED

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

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND PERISHED 225/45/17W

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED/WORN

Fail 31 Oct 2017 93,946 miles

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

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

ALL 4 ALLOY RIMS VERY CORRODED

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

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND PERISHED 225/45/17W

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED/WORN

Pass 11 May 2016 87,094 miles

Offside Rear tyre has irrepairable puncture on inner shoulder 225/45-17

Fail 7 May 2016 87,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has irrepairable puncture on inner shoulder 225/45-17

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,628 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,137 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,054 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2013 71,052 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 67,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,792 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 55,792 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,784 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,343 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 34,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,696 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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DU53 KVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DU53 KVL, 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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DU53 KVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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