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KN52 XZP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

247,577 mi
Last recorded247,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 XZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 247,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

glow plug light on dash

Fail 30 Jul 2020 247,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

glow plug light on dash

Pass 5 Aug 2019 243,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 243,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine E.M.L flickers on and off as revved (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 237,504 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 228,572 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 215,514 miles

both headlights faded

offside front anti roll bar link rubber boot split

Pass 6 Jul 2015 203,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 193,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 181,486 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 181,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 169,008 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 169,004 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 157,818 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 157,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 131,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 103,742 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 103,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,167 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 4 Jul 2007 45,019 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,132 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,905 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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KN52 XZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KN52 XZP, 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 KN52 XZP registered?

KN52 XZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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