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KP53 EUK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,113 mi
Last recorded178,113 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 EUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 178,113 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 175,327 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 171,477 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 165,654 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 159,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 157,426 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 154,360 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 154,360 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 150,914 miles

Nearside Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 146,143 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 142,429 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 138,737 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 134,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to nearside front inner and outer tyre sidewall

wipers worn

Pass 5 Nov 2014 134,690 miles

slight damage to nearside front inner and outer tyre sidewall

wipers worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 130,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 125,274 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 119,736 miles

both sides front lower arms inner bushes deteriorated

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2010 102,787 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,692 miles

rear tyres near limit

Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,502 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,437 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,185 miles

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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 EUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KP53 EUK, 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 EUK registered?

KP53 EUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is KP53 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 EUK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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