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KP53 EUM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,813 mi
Last recorded134,813 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 EUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 134,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 134,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear Sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Front Shocks, Front & Rear anti roll bars.

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2022 132,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,667 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 129,378 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 129,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 125,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 122,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 100,511 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 May 2016 100,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2015 98,132 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 98,132 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 94,499 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust mounting is in poor condition - rusty

Fail 6 May 2014 94,499 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust mounting is in poor condition - rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 89,725 miles

rear exhaust support bracket in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2012 82,707 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)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

nearside front tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,069 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre is worn unevenly

wiper blades are in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,679 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,067 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre replaced as soon as possible

nearside rear lamp lens broken

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,114 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 EUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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