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KE53 ZNX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,998 mi
Last recorded184,998 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 184,998 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 184,984 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 180,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 172,845 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 172,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker within wiper sweep (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 165,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 153,326 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 153,263 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 134,217 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 124,271 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 124,219 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/RFog light not working

Pass 29 May 2014 115,831 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 106,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust coroded

n/s/r diff seal leaking

Pass 31 May 2012 98,810 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 88,677 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,886 miles

front brake discs well worn but not considered excessive

slight free movement in nearside front hub assembly upper attachment bolt

Fail 18 Mar 2010 82,882 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front brake discs well worn but not considered excessive

slight free movement in nearside front hub assembly upper attachment bolt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,851 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,385 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 49,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,165 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,502 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

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 ZNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

KE53 ZNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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