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KG53 UCR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,024 mi
Last recorded135,024 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 UCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 135,024 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror glass faded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides per flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear suspension inc subframe corroded

Fail 5 May 2026 135,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Inner "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Inner "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror glass faded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides per flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear suspension inc subframe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 131,626 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 131,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre BALD inner and outer, sidewall damage and deep cuts

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 128,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres bald inner edges (205/55 r16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 128,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald inner edge (225/50 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres bald inner edges (205/55 r16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 125,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,147 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 109,124 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,557 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 98,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,829 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 76,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Refit bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,718 miles

both front headlamp lenses misty

Fail 22 Sep 2015 65,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front headlamp lenses misty

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,528 miles

both front brake discs lipped

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,531 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,295 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,088 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,228 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 UCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KG53 UCR, 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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KG53 UCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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