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KW03 XMS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,421 miles

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))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 90,416 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 86,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fluid leak

Fail 13 Feb 2023 86,093 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fluid leak

Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,824 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,507 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 71,706 miles

Both front lower suspension rear arm bushes in poor condition.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Front brake discs wearing low.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Just acceptable wear to front brake pads.

N/S headlight lens starting to deteriorate.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 71,704 miles

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

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

Both front lower suspension rear arm bushes in poor condition.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Front brake discs wearing low.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Just acceptable wear to front brake pads.

N/S headlight lens starting to deteriorate.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,780 miles

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,415 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and tread slightly damaged.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Both rear tyres wearing low and heavily on inner edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,190 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,700 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 60,700 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front side reapeater slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,528 miles

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 20 Jun 2011 48,376 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,991 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,975 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 35,767 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 15,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,532 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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KW03 XMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KW03 XMS, 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 KW03 XMS registered?

KW03 XMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is KW03 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 XMS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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