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KR52 JDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,237 mi
Last recorded124,237 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 JDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 124,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH rear brake pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 124,237 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH tarnished no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH rear brake pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 120,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil low ( slight oil leak)

Fail 24 Aug 2022 120,914 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlights tarnished no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil low ( slight oil leak)

Pass 27 Jul 2021 102,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 102,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges and cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 89,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,242 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 79,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,056 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,617 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,453 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,846 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 69,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,674 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 67,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,126 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 62,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,538 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

metal embedded o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2011 57,534 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

metal embedded o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,693 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,575 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 43,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 31 Jan 2006 35,467 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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KR52 JDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KR52 JDJ, 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 KR52 JDJ registered?

KR52 JDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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