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KL53 LXN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,127 mi
Last recorded140,127 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 140,127 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 135,578 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 129,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 123,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 117,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 117,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 117,137 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 111,296 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 103,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 98,531 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 98,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2008 92,208 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 86,507 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 81,328 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 LXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KL53 LXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL53 LXN registered?

KL53 LXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is KL53 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 LXN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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