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KE03 MKM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,361 mi
Last recorded136,361 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 MKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2018 136,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 132,041 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty & mount missing (7.1.2)

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

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

chips in windscreen)(wipers worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 125,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 125,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,582 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 113,418 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 113,418 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 102,837 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,071 miles

Brake wear indicator staying on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management staying on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 98,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake wear indicator staying on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management staying on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,008 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator on but pads ok

Fail 4 Jan 2012 88,008 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 85,555 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 85,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,101 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,388 miles

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

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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KE03 MKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KE03 MKM, 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 KE03 MKM registered?

KE03 MKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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