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KJ53 LRK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,544 mi
Last recorded132,544 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 132,544 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 132,431 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 125,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 125,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 123,158 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stone chip in n/s windscreen.

Fail 27 Feb 2020 123,158 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stone chip in n/s windscreen.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,845 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outside edge.

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Plastic head lamp lenses misting up.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 116,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,755 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 104,950 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 104,948 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,661 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES;205/55/R16 91V REAR TYRES 225/50/R16 92W

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

N/S/F WHEEL IMPACTED,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

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

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

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

O/S/R TYRE;NAILED, AND CUT IN SIDEWALL.

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

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

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 84,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,323 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 59,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,368 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,440 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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KJ53 LRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ53 LRK, 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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KJ53 LRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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