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KP52 XBK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

151,697 mi
Last recorded151,697 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 XBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 151,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 146,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 141,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 135,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 130,309 miles

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 112,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,074 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,787 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 89,364 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,930 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,154 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,599 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,143 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes under a plastic cover

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,365 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,667 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 46,667 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,018 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,470 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 28,084 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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KP52 XBK 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 95.5%.

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 KP52 XBK, 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 KP52 XBK registered?

KP52 XBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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