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KC52 KEU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,400 mi
Last recorded125,400 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 KEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 125,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

back exhaustbox correded

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 118,078 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,902 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

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

engine and under cover fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 113,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

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

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,545 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 104,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

glowplug light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp washers inop

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 98,702 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp washers inop

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 94,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,358 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,685 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 88,683 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 80,118 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 74,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KC52 KEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KC52 KEU, 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 KC52 KEU registered?

KC52 KEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is KC52 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC52 KEU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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