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EX53 KWR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,082 mi
Last recorded118,082 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 118,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2025 115,949 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 113,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 113,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 111,119 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 108,674 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 106,520 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,717 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,207 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner and outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,101 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 99,101 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,871 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,323 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 92,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,264 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,599 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,594 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,593 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,744 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,801 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,464 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,155 miles

slight oil leak from the gearbox

Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,744 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,098 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 KWR 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 84.6%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR registered?

EX53 KWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EX53 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 KWR shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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