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KR53 FEM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,066 mi
Last recorded113,066 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 FEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 113,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes been painted/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing/bumper damaged slightly

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 106,835 miles

Offside Front Windscreen,sone chip in zone A

Offside Front Wing damaged/dented

Fail 6 Mar 2019 106,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen,sone chip in zone A

Offside Front Wing damaged/dented

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 81,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 81,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,445 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,578 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 61,387 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,451 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,225 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 51,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,619 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,125 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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KR53 FEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR53 FEM, 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 KR53 FEM registered?

KR53 FEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is KR53 FEM safe to buy?

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