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KS03 LJA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,184 mi
Last recorded137,184 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 LJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 137,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 134,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 131,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 128,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subfram (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 127,027 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 125,944 miles

Indicator stalk deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Bowl (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 125,940 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Temp cap (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rubbing anti-roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator stalk deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Bowl (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wiper deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 117,940 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 117,938 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 113,608 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 110,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s centre box corroded and blowing slightly

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 18 Jul 2014 110,866 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s centre box corroded and blowing slightly

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2013 107,775 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,393 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,395 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 97,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2010 97,371 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 93,418 miles

N/s/r roadwheel dented on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,467 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 65,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,116 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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KS03 LJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KS03 LJA, 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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KS03 LJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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