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LB52 WLA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,976 mi
Last recorded101,976 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 WLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,976 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,965 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,674 miles

rear pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 95,559 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 95,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 83,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,344 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,802 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,153 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 63,148 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Nov 2009 55,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 36,562 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 36,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,306 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 WLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

LB52 WLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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