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KU53 OUN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,798 mi
Last recorded158,798 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 OUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 158,798 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 158,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 158,697 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 158,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 158,285 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 158,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 156,093 miles

brake pipe corroding over fuel tank nearside

offside front tyre damaged inside

Pass 27 Sep 2016 155,297 miles

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2015 154,302 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

park brake travel

Pass 25 Sep 2014 150,888 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre rear exhaust hanger broken off (but system still secure)

nearside front and offside rear inner road wheel rims repaired

nearside rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded (treated)

the park brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Oct 2013 144,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre scuffed

Fail 3 Oct 2013 144,108 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 136,534 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 136,530 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 132,461 miles

disc's lipped all round

o/s/r tail light damaged

srs light on

Pass 8 Oct 2010 111,621 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear lens temp repair

Fail 8 Oct 2010 111,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2009 77,799 miles

all tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,567 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,617 miles

edges of ft tyres getting low

high level brake light cracked

rear tyres getting low on tread

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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KU53 OUN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU53 OUN, 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

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What year was KU53 OUN registered?

KU53 OUN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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