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KW52 ECE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,140 mi
Last recorded121,140 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 ECE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 121,140 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 120,812 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 119,060 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 115,370 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 111,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 111,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 90,958 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 90,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2015 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,424 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 78,424 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,465 miles

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to exhaust.

slight end-float front hub bearings.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 73,149 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs pitted and worn not effecting brake performance.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 73,149 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brake discs pitted and worn not effecting brake performance.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,595 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,595 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 63,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,318 miles

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

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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KW52 ECE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 KW52 ECE, 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 KW52 ECE registered?

KW52 ECE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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