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HG53 KKM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

176,122 mi
Last recorded176,122 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 KKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 176,122 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 176,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 171,728 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 171,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm at the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 166,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 166,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 162,678 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 159,800 miles

Nearside Front indicator on mirror faulty .

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 159,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front indicator on mirror faulty .

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 153,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm and balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2019 142,738 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 142,738 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 119,530 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 119,530 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,920 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 97,647 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 96,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 95,547 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 95,545 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2013 94,352 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 93,296 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Fail 24 May 2012 93,294 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nsf tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 5 May 2011 90,616 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,542 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 66,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,766 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,146 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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HG53 KKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HG53 KKM, 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 HG53 KKM registered?

HG53 KKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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