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KP53 OZT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,152 mi
Last recorded177,152 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 177,152 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 177,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 164,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 164,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 153,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 152,887 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 137,008 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 136,915 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2020 125,826 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 12,582 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,387 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,601 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 65,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,429 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,712 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,944 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 60,941 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,247 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,744 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,917 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 45,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

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 OZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OZT, 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 OZT registered?

KP53 OZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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