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KR53 GTU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,566 mi
Last recorded147,566 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 GTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 147,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 140,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 140,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 133,688 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 133,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 128,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 123,919 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 123,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 115,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,363 miles

play in nearside front drop link

Pass 25 Jun 2016 95,175 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,543 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,245 miles

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,811 miles

both rear tyres approaching wear indicators

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,591 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,556 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,787 miles

O/SR REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

n/sf tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,250 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,276 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 GTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

KR53 GTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is KR53 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 GTU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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