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KS52 FGC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,696 mi
Last recorded150,696 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 150,696 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 148,936 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 142,064 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 138,786 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 138,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 122,673 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 122,539 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm rear ward (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm rearward (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2014 106,873 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,464 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,791 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 91,791 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,832 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,247 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 75,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,361 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 64,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 45,551 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

SRS light on

front spoiler broken

n/s/front sidewall of tyre cut

Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

SRS light on

front spoiler broken

n/s/front sidewall of tyre cut

Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,136 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 39,136 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,203 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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KS52 FGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KS52 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS52 FGC registered?

KS52 FGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is KS52 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 FGC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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