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DA52 LWX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,164 mi
Last recorded70,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 LWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,164 miles

Offside Front wearing on the inner edge

esp light on

Fail 11 Jan 2023 70,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wearing on the inner edge

esp light on

Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,938 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 67,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,492 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 66,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 65,441 miles

Central Rear Engine has a small oil leak, Crankshaft oil seal,

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,790 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,057 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,134 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,910 miles

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,725 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,961 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2014 51,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,167 miles

front discs corroded to inner surface

Fail 28 Jan 2013 51,167 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs corroded to inner surface

Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,132 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,444 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,546 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,975 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 30,937 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 21,322 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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DA52 LWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DA52 LWX, 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 DA52 LWX registered?

DA52 LWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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