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KL53 OTK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,919 mi
Last recorded88,919 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 OTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 88,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 66,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,554 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,553 miles

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

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 11 Sep 2013 45,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,706 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,063 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,610 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 OTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OTK, 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 OTK registered?

KL53 OTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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