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KM53 GWO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,073 mi
Last recorded189,073 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 GWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 189,073 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,868 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 170,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind cover (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Mar 2016 165,123 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 165,122 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 147,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 121,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 121,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 106,734 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,084 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,145 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 52,077 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 52,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,141 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,237 miles

low effort on nearside rear brake

low effort on rear brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,431 miles

low effort on nearside handbrake

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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KM53 GWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KM53 GWO, 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 KM53 GWO registered?

KM53 GWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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