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LC52 BFF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,828 mi
Last recorded38,828 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 BFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 38,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 37,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 36,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 30,158 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,900 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,181 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted throughout restricting the view of some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,523 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 23,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,287 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,845 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,474 miles

Front tyres starting to wear inside edges

Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,064 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,717 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,133 miles

inner edges of front tyres worn badley

Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,842 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 12,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 10,977 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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LC52 BFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC52 BFF, 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 LC52 BFF registered?

LC52 BFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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