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LB52 CWD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,620 mi
Last recorded121,620 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 CWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 121,620 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 121,620 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Lit up on Dash. (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 115,069 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 110,105 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 17 Jan 2019 110,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

space saver wheel fitted to off side rear

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,560 miles

Front slight play within nearside + offside steering joints

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre pressure appears low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 104,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front slight play within nearside + offside steering joints

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre pressure appears low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,253 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,039 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 92,031 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,951 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 54,951 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,914 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,567 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 42,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,830 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 33,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LB52 CWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LB52 CWD, 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 LB52 CWD registered?

LB52 CWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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