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KY53 RZV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,046 mi
Last recorded113,046 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 RZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 113,046 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,294 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 112,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 111,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,062 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 110,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 109,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,533 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,771 miles

cut in nearside front tyrewall

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,586 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,586 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,000 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 95,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,172 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 86,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 2 Apr 2013 75,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,140 miles

Nearside front brake disc worn

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

Offside front brake disc worn

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 56,026 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 56,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,181 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 49,181 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,416 miles

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

both rear tyres split inner sidewalls

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,917 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,777 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 RZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY53 RZV, 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 RZV registered?

KY53 RZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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