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EN53 KKX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,677 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 88,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 8 Apr 2025 84,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 78,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 72,833 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE INSPECTION.

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

Pass 24 May 2022 64,874 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake warning lamp sticking on

rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Jun 2015 63,850 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake warning lamp sticking on

rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Sep 2013 62,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,882 miles

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

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,882 miles

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

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

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

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 1 Jul 2010 58,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,606 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 57,139 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,553 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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EN53 KKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN53 KKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 KKX registered?

EN53 KKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EN53 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 KKX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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