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LB52 XER

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 82,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2024 80,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside rear outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,769 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,502 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 74,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 72,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 72,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 658,814 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,416 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,848 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,037 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,708 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,984 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,548 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,894 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres are starting to crack in the treads

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,819 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,816 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 51,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2007 48,960 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,333 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 41,589 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 XER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LB52 XER, 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 XER registered?

LB52 XER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is LB52 XER safe to buy?

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