MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both lower torque arm bushes starting to split
both rear brake hoses perished
nearside front tyre low on outer edge
nearside side repeater lens cracked
offside number plate lamp dim
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both lower torque arm bushes starting to split
both rear brake hoses perished
nearside front tyre low on outer edge
nearside side repeater lens cracked
offside number plate lamp dim
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
h/brake binding on slightly on near side rear.
o/s/r outer side lamp not working intermitantly.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
h/brake binding on slightly on near side rear.
o/s/r outer side lamp not working intermitantly.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
nearside front tyre is wearing on edge
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
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 HBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 HBX, 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 HBX registered?
LB53 HBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is LB53 HBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for LB53 HBX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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