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KG53 PJO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

282,204 mi
Last recorded282,204 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 PJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 282,204 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 167,348 miles

Both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Centre Exhaust hanger missing but not affecting security of the system

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

Nearside Rear Tyre - Inner sidewall split - 255/35/18

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 158,563 miles

Centre Exhaust hanger missing but not affecting security of the system

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury to other road users

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 158,563 miles

Centre Exhaust hanger missing but not affecting security of the system

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury to other road users

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 146,697 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 120,275 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 4 Oct 2011 101,439 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 95,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 92,868 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 89,922 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 77,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,372 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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KG53 PJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KG53 PJO, 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 KG53 PJO registered?

KG53 PJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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