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KE53 YXA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,283 mi
Last recorded97,283 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 YXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,283 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 94,840 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 94,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm ,inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,889 miles

Offside Front suspension arm inner bush slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,671 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 88,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most arm , inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 85,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on sidewalls and cracking

Fail 28 Nov 2014 85,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on sidewalls

Pass 3 Dec 2013 82,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 82,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking rear tyres

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,187 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,385 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 70,373 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,614 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 61,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,720 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,731 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KE53 YXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KE53 YXA, 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 KE53 YXA registered?

KE53 YXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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