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KE53 ZDX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,786 mi
Last recorded127,786 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 127,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 127,249 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))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 126,808 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 126,452 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 126,450 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 126,069 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,911 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,039 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 123,974 miles

Exhaust mount broken but exhaust is secure

parking brake travel is long

Fail 3 Aug 2019 123,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mount broken but exhaust is secure

parking brake travel is long

Pass 10 Aug 2018 117,375 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 106,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 106,934 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front anti roll bar links rubbing on inner wings

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,960 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in offside front outer side wall, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre valve cracking

Nearside rear tyre valve cracking

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 74,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in offside front outer side wall, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre valve cracking

Nearside rear tyre valve cracking

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,320 miles

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

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

Slight judder NSR brake disc

Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,320 miles

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

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

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

Slight judder NSR brake disc

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,537 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,655 miles

advise rear exhaust bracket

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,991 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 49,991 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,952 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 33,822 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,321 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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KE53 ZDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KE53 ZDX, 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 ZDX registered?

KE53 ZDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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