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KC53 WUK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,044 mi
Last recorded93,044 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 WUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 93,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,078 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 91,078 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 82,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 82,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,523 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 72,273 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,119 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 72,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% Imbalance Nearside Front Low Performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 71,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,791 miles

All Four Tyres Perished

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

Exhaust Mounting Weak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Head Lamps (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four Discs Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 59,396 miles

All Tyre's Perished

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

Exhaust Bracket Corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disc's Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,308 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,055 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,772 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 48,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,949 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,889 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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KC53 WUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KC53 WUK, 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 KC53 WUK registered?

KC53 WUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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