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KE53 ZMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,918 mi
Last recorded130,918 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 130,918 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 130,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,495 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 125,490 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 114,115 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 114,115 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 104,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 90,455 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2015 90,455 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,393 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 80,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,448 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 66,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,748 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 8 Dec 2007 37,073 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,909 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 ZMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 KE53 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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