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KY53 HPN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,753 mi
Last recorded137,753 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 HPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 137,753 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 137,753 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play front both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification rear arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 129,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm bush N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 129,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm bush N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 120,416 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm bush N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,672 miles

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 111,672 miles

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 104,305 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 103,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear control metal type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower front control arm bush aluminum type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 97,649 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 82,961 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 82,960 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 76,490 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 62,712 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 62,712 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 55,739 miles

Center brake light not working

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

Pass 30 May 2014 49,524 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,587 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,187 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,059 miles

Parking brake adjustment required

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,391 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 17 Sep 2007 18,050 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,050 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,026 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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KY53 HPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KY53 HPN, 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 KY53 HPN registered?

KY53 HPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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