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LC03 XOY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,531 mi
Last recorded80,531 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 XOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,531 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 79,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,670 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 77,665 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,526 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 15 Sep 2017 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,605 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,376 miles

park brake application uneven and needs adjusting

Fail 18 Sep 2015 63,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

park brake application uneven and needs adjusting

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,471 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,649 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,787 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres have sidewall damage

front brake calipers very close to road wheels

nearside front brake disc lipped on inner face

nearside front inner pad low

rear plate deteriorated and cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2011 43,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and o/s/r tyres have sidewall damage

front brake calipers very close to road wheels

nearside front brake disc lipped on inner face

nearside front inner pad low

rear plate deteriorated and cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2011 43,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 43,404 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,388 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,518 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,254 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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LC03 XOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

LC03 XOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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