MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S/F & N/S/F Brake discs are corroded. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear frame, where brake pipe runs under fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By Coil Spring, Where pipe joins onto hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By Coil Spring, Where pipe joins onto hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S/F & N/S/F Brake discs are corroded. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear frame, where brake pipe runs under fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By Coil Spring, Where pipe joins onto hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By Coil Spring, Where pipe joins onto hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf and nsr tyre worn on inner uneven advise possible alignment check
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf and nsr tyre worn on inner uneven advise possible alignment check
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB53 HBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 LB53 HBC, 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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LB53 HBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2003.
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