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LB03 ZKL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 ZKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2016 95,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 95,773 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

n/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2015 91,019 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2014 87,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

indicator stalk faulty but indicators still work

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 9 Dec 2014 87,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

indicator stalk faulty but indicators still work

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,256 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 81,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,105 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 68,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,593 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,111 miles

Rear exhaust hanger brackt corroded

Rear suspension including anti roll bar corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,072 miles

Rear tyres have 2+mm tyre tread depth remaining in the centre area of the tyre. Legal limit is 1.6mm.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,961 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,643 miles

Nearside 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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LB03 ZKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKL, 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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LB03 ZKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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