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KS52 OLP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

129,040 mi
Last recorded129,040 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 OLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 129,040 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 126,092 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 126,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 122,733 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 119,375 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft donut slightly split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 116,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 114,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 114,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 112,812 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 112,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,181 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 106,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,245 miles

Windscreen wiper blade slightly smeary

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,305 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,745 miles

O.S.Front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall (225/45R17 94Y XL )

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 56,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,942 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,659 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,048 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 24,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 20,625 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 OLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OLP, 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 KS52 OLP registered?

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

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