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KR52 ZXC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,862 mi
Last recorded164,862 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 ZXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 164,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 151,878 miles

Nearside Front forward arm bush badly worn and play, should replace.

Nearside Front torque reaction arm inner bush worn and play.

Offside Front track rod end ball joints play, should replace.

bothside front head lamp aim/ pattern not very defined, marginal pass.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 137,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres cracking on tread areas

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2015 128,753 miles

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

Small stonechips to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 128,749 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Small stonechips to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 121,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Small stone chip to screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,033 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Small stone chip to screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,893 miles

Rear pads low

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smeary

Fail 9 Apr 2013 112,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front discs in poor condition

Rear pads low

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smeary

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,462 miles

Small stonechips

Fail 5 Jan 2012 104,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Emissions not carried due due to engine missfire

Small stonechips

Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,078 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 77,091 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,706 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 69,706 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,816 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 ZXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

KR52 ZXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is KR52 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 ZXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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