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KE53 ZGF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,846 mi
Last recorded111,846 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,846 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 111,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported one mount corroded off and mounting at gearbox loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 109,409 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 103,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 103,723 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 92,564 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 71,317 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,336 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,703 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 69,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 55,390 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 55,385 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,945 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 30,616 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 30,575 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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 ZGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

KE53 ZGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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