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KM03 LBG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,805 mi
Last recorded104,805 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 LBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 104,805 miles

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

Indicator stalk faulty

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,467 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to suspension components / chassis

Pass 3 Nov 2023 99,152 miles

FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EADGE EADGE

N/S AND O/S FRONT WHEEL AS SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT SURFACE RUST

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,501 miles

FRONT AND REAR UNDER BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,430 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 93,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes worn and drop link fouling body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,338 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,618 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty right indicator doesn't stay on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake application on brake test slightly uneven

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre splits on inner wall

nearside side repeater lens cracked

rear engine under tray area oily

Fail 27 Sep 2018 87,617 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty right indicator doesn't stay on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake application on brake test slightly uneven

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre splits on inner wall

nearside side repeater lens cracked

rear engine under tray area oily

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,351 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Front Oil leak engine underside ()

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central exhaust mount broken

Front Oil leak engine underside ()

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre bald on very inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre bald on very inner and outer edges

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,053 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,289 miles

offside headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 24 Jun 2015 69,288 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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,097 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,094 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,530 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,233 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,083 miles

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

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

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 16 Jan 2009 28,637 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 17,105 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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KM03 LBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KM03 LBG, 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 KM03 LBG registered?

KM03 LBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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