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KG53 ZYV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,799 mi
Last recorded107,799 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 ZYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 107,799 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,327 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,321 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,464 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front headlamp aim slightly faded

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 86,462 miles

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

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front headlamp aim slightly faded

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,986 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 71,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,281 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

off-side front inner sidewall splitting

Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,079 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 59,079 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,017 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 54,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off-side front tyre cut outer wall

wheel alignment

Pass 4 Sep 2010 45,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,510 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 Sep 2008 27,679 miles

wipers smear slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,524 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,493 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 ZYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

KG53 ZYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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