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K55 TMO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,958 mi
Last recorded62,958 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 TMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 62,958 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 56,183 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 51,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,214 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear subframe mountings [inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 50,842 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,182 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 50,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,776 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 48,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 continental (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,879 miles

Both headlamp lenses poor condition poor beam patterns

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside rear tyre heavily split on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,907 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Cracks in Nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,972 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 42,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 40,438 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,781 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge also starting to develop cracks

Fail 17 Jan 2014 39,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge also starting to develop cracks

Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,185 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 39,183 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,164 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 38,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,342 miles

lumps out of n/s front outer tyre wall

Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,206 miles

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

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

small cut n/s front outer tyre wall

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,615 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,538 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,569 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 19,775 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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K55 TMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K55 TMO, 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 K55 TMO registered?

K55 TMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is K55 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 TMO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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