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KS52 XYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,445 mi
Last recorded86,445 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 86,445 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 77,323 miles

Both front lower suspension front arms inner bushes perished

Gearbox damp with oil

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn and perished

Nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 68,821 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 66,666 miles

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

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

OSR Seat belt retaining device needs attention

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rubber hose cracking (fuel filter) ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 61,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 61,920 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2020 59,841 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 59,841 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,473 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,559 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,236 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 51,236 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view wing mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking hose into fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,008 miles

Gearbox sump gasket is leaking

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 49,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox sump gasket is leaking

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,050 miles

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

Gearbox is leaking from sump gasket

Pass 1 May 2013 40,138 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2012 31,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,151 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,259 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,777 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 XYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

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

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