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FV53 LDL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,411 mi
Last recorded80,411 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,411 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust mounting corroded and loose

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s mirror lens deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2020 71,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both wiper blades starting to smear

centre exhaust mounting corroded and loose

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly blurred

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s mirror lens deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2019 70,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mounting broken

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall (ok)

headlamp beam patterns slightly blurred

some damage to n/s/r light lens

Fail 30 Oct 2019 70,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation seek service advice asap . not following correct sequence (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust showing slight corrosion , hanger broken .

near side front tyre showing heavy uneven wear on inner edge , due to condition recommend tyre replacement asap.

near side rear parking brake low effort 97 kgf and did not lock out when tested under load , recommend a further brakes inspection to determine condition and remaing life . rear foot brakes did not lock out .

under trays fitted , not allowing a full inspection of various vehicle components

Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,660 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,785 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear park brake only just met requirement's

nearside rear tyre showing wear

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 13 Nov 2017 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear park brake only just met requirement's

nearside rear tyre showing wear

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,701 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 5 Nov 2016 60,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,102 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 56,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,544 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,252 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 50,252 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,502 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,482 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,723 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,735 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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FV53 LDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV53 LDL, 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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FV53 LDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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