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KP53 EUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,546 mi
Last recorded87,546 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 EUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 87,546 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 83,769 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 83,769 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,082 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,490 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 70,415 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,308 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,089 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,479 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,860 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,081 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,778 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 49,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,418 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 47,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,806 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 44,801 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bag warning light on dash

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f headlamp washer n/w

Fail 10 Jan 2012 41,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bag warning light on dash

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f headlamp washer n/w

Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 33,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,112 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 28,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,937 miles

srs light on

Fail 15 Aug 2007 22,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

srs light on

Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,282 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 EUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EUJ, 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 EUJ registered?

KP53 EUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is KP53 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 EUJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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