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FB53 KFX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,251 mi
Last recorded100,251 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 100,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,778 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,412 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,799 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 85,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,694 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Jun 2017 70,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,689 miles

boot wont opene elctronicly

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,284 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,234 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting ti fade

Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,467 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,321 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,519 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,047 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,952 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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FB53 KFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FB53 KFX, 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 FB53 KFX registered?

FB53 KFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is FB53 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 KFX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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