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LB53 EUV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,947 mi
Last recorded140,947 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 EUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 140,947 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 126,757 miles

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

both front tyres treads wearing on edges

front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2011 101,056 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 101,056 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 90,346 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,570 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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LB53 EUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LB53 EUV, 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 LB53 EUV registered?

LB53 EUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is LB53 EUV safe to buy?

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