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KS52 NXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

77,906 mi
Last recorded77,906 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 NXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 77,906 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,715 miles

All four wheel arches starting to corrode

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 77,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 76,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 76,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,331 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 74,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 73,547 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 73,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 72,330 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 72,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 70,893 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 70,759 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 68,998 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 67,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,081 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play near side front wheel bearing

tested in the wet

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,875 miles

nearside front coil spring rusty

nearside front tyre/wheel damaged

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,258 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 51,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,123 miles

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

nearside & offside tyres have damage to the outer side walls

Pass 15 May 2009 48,384 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,699 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 21,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 KS52 NXX, 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

How do I check the history of KS52 NXX?

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What year was KS52 NXX registered?

KS52 NXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is KS52 NXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 NXX shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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