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KT53 VMM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,808 mi
Last recorded73,808 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,808 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust hangar broken

Fail 13 Sep 2014 67,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust hangar broken

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracking on inner side wall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mount corroded away

s r s light on

Fail 27 Apr 2012 55,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mount corroded away

s r s light on

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 8 Mar 2010 42,997 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 42,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,455 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise both rear tyres wearing low

advise dashboard displaying malfunction to restraint system

Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,045 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 VMM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KT53 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

KT53 VMM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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