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KN53 APY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,985 mi
Last recorded86,985 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 86,985 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 85,301 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,485 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 80,485 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,875 miles

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))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 78,875 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,297 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 61,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 61,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working permanently on (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 54,379 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 54,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,127 miles

Front exhaust mounting - corroded / fractured

Nearside Rear tyre - cracks / splits on inner sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,744 miles

both exhaust mounts at front partially detached

Pass 16 Apr 2016 35,324 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 34,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have some large perishing splits to the inner side walls

nearside front tyre has some damage to the outer side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 28,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,369 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 24,369 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,493 miles

all brake pads have limited life

small gearbox oil leak at vehicle loom conection point.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 20,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all brake pads have limited life

small gearbox oil leak at vehicle loom conection point.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,206 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 18,206 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

difficult to see rear brake inner pads without dismantling

large under-trays fitted making inspection difficult

wheel rims/tyre walls damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,298 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,642 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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KN53 APY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KN53 APY, 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 KN53 APY registered?

KN53 APY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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