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KV53 UZG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,943 mi
Last recorded127,943 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 127,943 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 127,943 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 124,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 124,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ( marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 120,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 115,418 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,926 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 108,058 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 103,608 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 100,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,728 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 93,962 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 92,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 89,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 822,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,963 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 72,362 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,325 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 51,317 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn.

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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KV53 UZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel 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 KV53 UZG, 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 KV53 UZG registered?

KV53 UZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is KV53 UZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 UZG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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