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KM03 XLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

125,238 mi
Last recorded125,238 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 XLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 125,238 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 124,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 124,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 121,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 121,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 118,943 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides RH and LH (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides RH and LH (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides RH and LH (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 118,940 miles

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

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure sunvisor (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal by metal both sides RH and LH (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides RH and LH (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides RH and LH (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides RH and LH (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 118,931 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 52,742 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 52,742 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 109,493 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,209 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 104,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

both front lower suspension arms bushes starting to perish

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,501 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 92,498 miles

n/side front tyre has cuts in wall

Fail 20 Oct 2012 92,452 miles

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

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

n/side front tyre has cuts in wall

Pass 25 Oct 2011 85,531 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 85,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,313 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,055 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 71,050 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,721 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,498 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 51,846 miles

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

park brake needs adjusting

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,081 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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KM03 XLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 KM03 XLK, 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 KM03 XLK registered?

KM03 XLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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