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KM53 VCV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,228 mi
Last recorded14,228 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 VCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 14,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 13,961 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 13,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 13,831 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 13,679 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 10,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 10,246 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,376 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 7,736 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 6,878 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 5,983 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 3,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 2,734 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,273 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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KM53 VCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol 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 KM53 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

KM53 VCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is KM53 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 VCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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