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KO53 FBV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,112 mi
Last recorded163,112 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 163,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2025 159,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on rear of vehicle - suspension and sub-frame

Pass 7 Feb 2024 158,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads on 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 158,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 157,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear axle) bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear axle) bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake noise when wheel spun -

Pass 17 Feb 2021 156,863 miles

Lower plastic covers preventing full inspection.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in the middle. (over inflated) measures 2mm. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 156,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no visible beam pattern or kick. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid pipe running down chassis too o/s/f brake hose fractured during brake test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower plastic covers preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam and kick just visible. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe running from abs pump too n/s/f brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front too rear coming over fuel tank. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front too rear coming over fuel tank. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe going too n/s/r brake hose. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in the middle. (over inflated) measures 2mm. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe going too o/s/r brake hose. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

engine management light present on dash.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 156,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 156,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 155,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 154,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 151,786 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 151,786 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 150,362 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 146,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 142,804 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 142,804 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 131,318 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 131,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 122,099 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 122,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 107,753 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,651 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

caster arm bushes are split n/s/f and o/s/f

headlamp washer inop

n/s indicator in mirror cracked

rear pads are low

Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,501 miles

3rd stop lamp lens cracked

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,773 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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KO53 FBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KO53 FBV, 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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KO53 FBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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