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L500 GLR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

71,203 mi
Last recorded71,203 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 GLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 71,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,569 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 56,015 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 48,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 48,199 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,817 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,195 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,231 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,924 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,763 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,165 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,571 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,875 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,844 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,069 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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L500 GLR 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 95.5%.

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 L500 GLR, 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 L500 GLR registered?

L500 GLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is L500 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 GLR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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