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KY53 UDK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,807 mi
Last recorded75,807 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 UDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 75,807 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 75,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 75,695 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,827 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 74,574 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,389 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,926 miles

Rear Exhaust Bracket broken. System still secure

Rear Tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,878 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 71,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 71,861 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image & offside front adjuster missing (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides show no clear pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides low & perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 70,880 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,545 miles

Offside Rear advise tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2016 69,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Outer Tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear Outer Tyre heavily perished

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,294 miles

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,528 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 64,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet test

Fail 13 Oct 2013 64,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet test

Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,089 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,954 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,954 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,577 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,667 miles

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 13 Oct 2008 53,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,997 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 UDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 UDK, 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 UDK registered?

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

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