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KP53 OEB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,271 mi
Last recorded146,271 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 OEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2015 146,271 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

windscreen has a slight crack

Pass 11 Jul 2015 146,271 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

windscreen has a slight crack

Pass 5 Jun 2014 141,042 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 141,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 128,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 122,436 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 122,435 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 105,652 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 105,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 89,971 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2009 89,971 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2007 80,212 miles

both front tyre treads worn very low outer edges

Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,714 miles

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

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 OEB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

KP53 OEB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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