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S11 KPN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,391 mi
Last recorded112,391 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 KPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 112,391 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main feed pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass dis coloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges and perished Just Legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,431 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts/both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 111,431 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts/both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,870 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished/cracked but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 106,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 106,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,894 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 103,894 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 103,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 97,743 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 97,741 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,458 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 87,457 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 87,378 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 87,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Due to broken lens allowing water condensation (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Due to broken lens (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,931 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyrebwrn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

x2 exhaust brackets corroded/weak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,931 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyrebwrn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

x2 exhaust brackets corroded/weak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,828 miles

covers fitted limiting the inspection of some componants

ns/f tyre wearing on edges

os/f tyre getting close to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,810 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,672 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,835 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,590 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 36,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside fornt tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,750 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,297 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 23,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,059 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 19,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,916 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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S11 KPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S11 KPN, 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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S11 KPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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