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KS53 OVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,250 mi
Last recorded100,250 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 OVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,250 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 100,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 100,094 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 99,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 99,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,107 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 99,107 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,352 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Feb 2020 98,348 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 97,066 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,476 miles

hand break warning light stays on after parking break released

Fail 26 Jan 2017 95,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on dash

hand break warning light stays on after parking break released

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,741 miles

ENGINE MANAGE MENT WARNING LIGHT ON

HAND BRAKE WARNING LIHT ON

Pass 11 Apr 2015 80,366 miles

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

offside and nearside rear steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2015 80,366 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2014 71,246 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 69,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,912 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,918 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,291 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,922 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 44,921 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,309 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,679 miles

Nearside 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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KS53 OVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVJ, 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 KS53 OVJ registered?

KS53 OVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is KS53 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 OVJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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