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L15 EFT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,822 mi
Last recorded143,822 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 EFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 143,822 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 138,190 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

osf wing mirror glass is misty

rear under body covered with under seal

Pass 10 Aug 2021 132,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

various brake and fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 132,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body corroded

various brake and fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 127,331 miles

Front Headlamps poor output both sides

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 122,105 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 117,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,309 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 108,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,381 miles

Inner rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2014 96,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,813 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 85,811 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 133,042 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 133,042 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges

high level brake light obscured

slight play handbrake pedal

Fail 7 Sep 2009 131,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 131,670 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,198 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,420 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 88,418 miles

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

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

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

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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L15 EFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L15 EFT, 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 L15 EFT registered?

L15 EFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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