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KT53 UWN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,016 mi
Last recorded101,016 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 UWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 101,016 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 101,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,870 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,700 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 96,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,100 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 95,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 89,943 miles

front brake pads worn low

front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,406 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front suspension rear lower arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm/ inner edge worn low and has a nail

Pass 17 Sep 2016 78,250 miles

front suspension rear lower arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,712 miles

front suspension rear lower arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 28 Jun 2014 59,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 49,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 49,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,664 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 31,446 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,407 miles

Front bumper lower panel split on n/s

Fail 15 Aug 2008 25,407 miles

Front bumper lower panel split on n/s

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,603 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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KT53 UWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KT53 UWN, 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 KT53 UWN registered?

KT53 UWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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