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KS53 FOC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,783 mi
Last recorded129,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 FOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 129,783 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 121,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 117,671 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 113,264 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 108,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,992 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 101,387 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 98,728 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 98,725 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,861 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 94,778 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,325 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 88,325 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 88,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 81,657 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 74,308 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 74,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,077 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,729 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,940 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,784 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,729 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 41,563 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 30,480 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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KS53 FOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS53 FOC, 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 KS53 FOC?

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What year was KS53 FOC registered?

KS53 FOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is KS53 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 FOC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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