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KS03 YKB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,623 mi
Last recorded78,623 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 YKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,623 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 78,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,848 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 75,835 miles

Emissions not tested excessive misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 67,340 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 67,340 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,543 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 30 Oct 2020 63,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Apr 2019 45,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 35,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,280 miles

advise alignment

both front tyres have warn inner shoulders

Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,557 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,720 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 24,702 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,180 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,764 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 20,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,749 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,552 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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KS03 YKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KS03 YKB, 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 KS03 YKB registered?

KS03 YKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for KS03 YKB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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