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LC03 XAB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

297,093 mi
Last recorded297,093 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 XAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 297,093 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 297,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 272,267 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 272,267 miles

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front discs deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 265,160 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 149,255 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 149,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 124,149 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 110,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,059 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 99,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 86,281 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 85,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 85,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LC03 XAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LC03 XAB, 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 LC03 XAB registered?

LC03 XAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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