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K500 LFA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

89,538 mi
Last recorded89,538 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 LFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 89,538 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of components

Pass 10 Jul 2025 81,127 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,852 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,768 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner brake pad roughly 2mm

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad roughly 2 mm

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 71,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 69,740 miles

Both front brake discs corroding inner faces

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

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating but not affecting view to rear

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,426 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,614 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some under side testable components

oil leak under side of vechicle

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 65,597 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak under side of vechicle

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre inner & outer side walls have small tears but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

under trays fitted obscuring some under side testable components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,248 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 57,248 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,074 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,754 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,811 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 4 Oct 2010 45,855 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,106 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,142 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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K500 LFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K500 LFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K500 LFA registered?

K500 LFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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The MOT history for K500 LFA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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