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KM53 YYV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,316 mi
Last recorded78,316 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,336 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,939 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 76,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,134 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,603 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,519 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,731 miles

Central Brake light has three LEDs not working

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,731 miles

Central Brake light has three LEDs not working

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,377 miles

Centre brake light unit has one LED not working & two LEDs faded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,068 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,920 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 58,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 55,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2009 55,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,628 miles

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

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

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 YYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YYV, 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

How do I check the history of KM53 YYV?

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What year was KM53 YYV registered?

KM53 YYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is KM53 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 YYV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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