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KY53 UDG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,127 mi
Last recorded59,127 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 UDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 59,127 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,731 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 44,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 41,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 37,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,854 miles

1,Small cracks in offside rear tyre tread,adviseable to replace tyre.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,239 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 20,932 miles

WARNING: Grinding noise from park brake when tested and pedal lever needs adjustment to travel recommend checking park brake shoes for wear

Fail 10 Nov 2010 20,932 miles

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

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

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

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

WARNING: Grinding noise from park brake when tested and pedal lever needs adjustment to travel recommend checking park brake shoes for wear

Offside front tyre deteriorated and looks DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,084 miles

Damage to offside rear outer wall

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,161 miles

Both front road tyres showing signs of deteriorating on outer wall of tyres

Offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall of tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,262 miles

Cut to side wall of offside rear tyre

Park brake needs adjustment to travel of lever / park brake pedal

Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,994 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 13,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KY53 UDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDG, 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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KY53 UDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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