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KE53 ZKO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,231 mi
Last recorded121,231 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 121,231 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,601 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,075 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,488 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage.

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

Plates changed in yard for purpose of the test

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,467 miles

o/s front tyre wall damaged??

o/s repeater lens damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,467 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s front tyre wall damaged??

o/s repeater lens damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2013 81,503 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 81,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front service brakes show run out

offside and nearside rear tyres are slightly out of shape

srs warning is displayed

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,257 miles

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

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

off side front side repeater glass damaged.

srs warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 63,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,827 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 1 Dec 2009 51,827 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,094 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 41,094 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 1 Mar 2007 34,427 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 ZKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZKO, 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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KE53 ZKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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