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L121 SSD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,229 mi
Last recorded76,229 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 SSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 76,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2026 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 75,539 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 75,539 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 74,655 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 74,655 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,369 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly trim above the pedal is loose and prevents you releasing the pedal as it traps your foot. (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 69,396 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,872 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 66,622 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 66,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,098 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine, sill and under body covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 65,097 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine, sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,632 miles

engine. sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,343 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,861 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Pass 24 Dec 2014 45,370 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror discoloured

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,756 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 28,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 28,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,033 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,006 miles

restraint system defective warning on dash, seat belts ok

unable to fully check brake , fuel pipes. plastic shields full length under vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,365 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,269 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 12,418 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 12,418 miles

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

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

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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L121 SSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 L121 SSD, 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 L121 SSD registered?

L121 SSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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