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LB03 ZFW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,695 mi
Last recorded80,695 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 ZFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 80,695 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 80,695 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 78,682 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 75,682 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 70,056 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 70,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 66,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 66,064 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 17 May 2022 66,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 91V Continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear anti roll bar and link arms corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,499 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2019 60,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 57,992 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 57,978 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 55,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner front bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 53,464 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 50,676 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 47,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 14 May 2013 42,037 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,277 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,602 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 31,600 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,600 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,974 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,637 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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LB03 ZFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB03 ZFW, 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 LB03 ZFW registered?

LB03 ZFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LB03 ZFW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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