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EX53 KVD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,830 mi
Last recorded141,830 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2021 141,830 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 139,566 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 123,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,801 miles

front brake imbalance [with-in limits]

manufacturer fitted :- under trays, engine bay covers, sill covers

self-sealing misfuelling prevention device fitted to filler neck

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,341 miles

engine management light on

fixed fuel cap fitted

front brakes out of balance

nearside wiper blade split

rear brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,999 miles

rear tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,925 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 82,176 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,750 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 69,420 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,659 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,675 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,640 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,049 miles

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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EX53 KVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 EX53 KVD, 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 EX53 KVD registered?

EX53 KVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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