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KV53 YVU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,684 mi
Last recorded92,684 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 YVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 92,684 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,581 miles

All four brake pipes covered in grease

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 89,581 miles

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

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

All four brake pipes covered in grease

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 87,445 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 87,445 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 7 Feb 2023 84,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,100 miles

corrosion to front inner surface of brake discs

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 4 Feb 2021 79,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front inner surface of brake discs

cracking to n/s/f inner tyre sidewall

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,332 miles

slight corrosion to inner brake pads

slight cracking to both front tyre inner sidewalls

Fail 14 Feb 2020 77,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to inner brake pads

slight cracking to both front tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,333 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 58,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,217 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on the inner surfaces

Fail 16 Feb 2018 71,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on the inner surfaces

Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,185 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inner surfaces.

Small scuff in n/s/f outer sidewall.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,185 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inner surfaces.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small scuff in n/s/f outer sidewall.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,402 miles

slight corrosion to front brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,725 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,778 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 48,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,061 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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KV53 YVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YVU, 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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KV53 YVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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