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KL53 BYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,901 mi
Last recorded147,901 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 147,901 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 139,254 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 139,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 130,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 120,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 109,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning message

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Sep 2018 109,418 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning message

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,158 miles

Both front tyres very low on edges!

Both rear tyres low on inner edge!

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,874 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 47,873 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,628 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre got cut (cords not exposed)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,400 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 41,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 38,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,788 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,784 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,119 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 31,113 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,847 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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KL53 BYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KL53 BYC, 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 KL53 BYC registered?

KL53 BYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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