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KR52 JDU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,089 mi
Last recorded113,089 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 JDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 113,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,242 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Lamp damaged - clear tape used to repair (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 108,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Lamp damaged - clear tape used to repair (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,977 miles

EML on

Nearside rear position lamp damaged

rear number plate delaminated

slight play in n/s/f ball joint steering link

slight play in o/s/f ball joint steering link

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Feb 2015 98,977 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

EML on

rear number plate delaminated

slight play in n/s/f ball joint steering link

slight play in o/s/f ball joint steering link

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,608 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,295 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 84,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,592 miles

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

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management warning light 'ON'

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

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

NSR inner side light inoperative

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 May 2010
Fail 10 May 2010

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,176 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 53,176 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,242 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 45,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,006 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 32,006 miles

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

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 JDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

KR52 JDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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