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KT53 VVF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,928 mi
Last recorded136,928 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 136,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 132,984 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 130,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 May 2021 130,187 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2020 127,142 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,511 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules are corroded/coated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions result borderline

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 126,501 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Main gearbox pipe constantly leaking, also affecting transmission performnce, low on power (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules are corroded/coated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions result borderline

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Passed on second attempt after road test (8.2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 121,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF,OSF,NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp outer casings slightly faded, but not affecting beam image

NSF and OSF brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 117,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF,OSF,NSR and OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust clamp deter.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Waterpump failure? (pulley fluctuating)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 112,562 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 112,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 107,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 101,164 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 101,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 89,551 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,260 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,984 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 71,984 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,368 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,898 miles

Nearside Front 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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KT53 VVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

KT53 VVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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