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KP53 OFC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

192,708 mi
Last recorded192,708 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 OFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 192,708 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 192,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 188,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Silencer excessively corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 188,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Silencer excessively corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 177,359 miles

Silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 169,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (Both ferrules) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 163,576 miles

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

Exhaust rusting

Fail 20 Jul 2018 163,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust rusting

Pass 21 Jun 2017 156,153 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 156,144 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 146,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s head light poor beam pattern

Fail 24 Jun 2015 137,603 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s head light poor beam pattern

Pass 10 Apr 2014 125,306 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 125,306 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 108,435 miles

both front brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

temporary clip screwed through passenger seat belt

Pass 1 Nov 2012 107,211 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 100,948 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 92,626 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,873 miles

drivers side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,404 miles

o/s/r alloy wheel slightly distorted

rear brake pads low on friction material

n/s/f tyre has slice marks + chunks out of side wall.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 72,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut and damage to side walls

rear brake pads low on friction material

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,144 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 63,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,976 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 OFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

KP53 OFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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