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LB52 VFV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,050 mi
Last recorded143,050 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 VFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 143,050 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 143,050 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 136,247 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 136,247 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 127,822 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,323 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)

exhausty hanger broken

indicator stalk faulty

Fail 25 Feb 2015 122,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

exhausty hanger broken

indicator stalk faulty

Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 103,108 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 103,108 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,939 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,225 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,570 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,408 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,195 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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LB52 VFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

LB52 VFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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