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L8 CTG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,642 mi
Last recorded84,642 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 CTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,642 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 84,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 81,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 80,789 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 79,236 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 78,347 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 76,488 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 74,709 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 1 May 2018 74,709 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 10 May 2017 74,187 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,488 miles

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

cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2015 73,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 29 May 2014 72,511 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 72,511 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 70,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,320 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 64,959 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 63,020 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 57,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,304 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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L8 CTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L8 CTG, 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 L8 CTG registered?

L8 CTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is L8 CTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 CTG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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