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KS52 XYH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,920 mi
Last recorded73,920 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 73,920 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 12 May 2026 73,919 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 73,389 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under body corriosion

Pass 29 May 2024 72,965 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Fail 8 Apr 2024 72,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,380 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,849 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,266 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 69,055 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 69,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,424 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,153 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,960 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,499 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 59,499 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,577 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 50,574 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,574 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,929 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 42,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,744 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,744 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 23,428 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,538 miles

slight extra travel on handbrake pedal

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 XYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

KS52 XYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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