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KN53 MDY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,980 mi
Last recorded165,980 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 MDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 165,980 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 162,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays & engine trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 150,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear & offside rear tyre outer wall has cut but ply cord not wiseable

Fail 5 Mar 2015 150,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear & offside rear tyre outer wall has cut but ply cord not wiseable

Pass 1 Mar 2014 143,159 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 133,832 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,333 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,996 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 97,666 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,022 miles

Additional stop lamp damaged. Recommend replacement

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 77,022 miles

Additional stop lamp damaged. Recommend replacement

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades smear

Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,999 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 MDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KN53 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

KN53 MDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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