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KY03 KYA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

107,937 mi
Last recorded107,937 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 KYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 107,937 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 107,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 106,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes all round greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 105,609 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 103,017 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 100,468 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 100,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 99,479 miles

Front brake discs worn to inner edges

Front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,131 miles

All four brake discs rusty/corroding due to car standing still for several months

N/s o/s front to rear brake pipes rusty

Slight movement in n/s o/s upper ball joints

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,161 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,629 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,173 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 70,819 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 65,763 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,417 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,775 miles

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,433 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 31,425 miles

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

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

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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KY03 KYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KY03 KYA, 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 KY03 KYA registered?

KY03 KYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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