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EO53 LDV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,795 mi
Last recorded118,795 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 LDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 118,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 118,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted flex (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

BAS light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Injector leaking

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,360 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pads not clearly visible - advise check

Fail 23 Mar 2018 112,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pads not clearly visible - advise check

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake pad warning wire broken

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake pad warning wire broken

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,694 miles

alternator badly contaminated with engine oil.

engine drive belt badly contaminated with engine oil.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 98,694 miles

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

alternator badly contaminated with engine oil.

engine drive belt badly contaminated with engine oil.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 85,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,453 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre brake light working but dim

gear oil covering all of the underneath of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2013 77,453 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre brake light working but dim

gear oil covering all of the underneath of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,472 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 68,291 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,473 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,340 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 65,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,981 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,879 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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EO53 LDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO53 LDV, 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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EO53 LDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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