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L4 CBK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,872 mi
Last recorded107,872 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 CBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 107,872 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 106,156 miles

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

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rotate rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under body rear slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 102,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 96,254 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 89,801 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 84,330 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 81,936 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 77,378 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,052 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing slightly

both front tyres lightly cracking and cuts too outer sidewalls. no ply or cords shown

Pass 18 Feb 2017 71,007 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,390 miles

exhaust hangers and system corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 69,473 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 69,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,469 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 68,922 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,629 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,280 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,631 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres as digs in outer walls

large under trays

strongly advise nearside front tyre as cut in outer wall

Fail 14 Mar 2008 46,625 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres as digs in outer walls

large under trays

offsde head/light aim on lower limit/

strongly advise nearside front tyre as cut in outer wall

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,856 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

large under trays

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,004 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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L4 CBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L4 CBK, 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 L4 CBK registered?

L4 CBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is L4 CBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 CBK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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