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KP53 DJX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,157 mi
Last recorded65,157 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 DJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,157 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 65,155 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))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,299 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 43,776 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,886 miles

side skirts fitted to sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front head lamp mounting bracket broken but headlamp still secure

offside front headlamp mounting bracket been repaired but still secure

Fail 12 Jul 2014 42,882 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front head lamp mounting bracket broken but headlamp still secure

offside front headlamp mounting bracket been repaired but still secure

side skirts fitted to sills

Fail 31 Mar 2014 42,755 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 42,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre thin on inner edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres bold on inner edge

o/s/f tyre thin on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 31,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,866 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty.

osf fog light not working.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,893 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,905 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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KP53 DJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KP53 DJX, 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 KP53 DJX registered?

KP53 DJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is KP53 DJX safe to buy?

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