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LC52 OMB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

167,577 mi
Last recorded167,577 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 167,577 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 167,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2024 161,761 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 156,486 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 151,405 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 151,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,371 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 140,371 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 127,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 11 Dec 2019 127,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted chrome trim (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 19 Dec 2018 121,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nsf,osf + osr tyre valve stems perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2018 121,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nsf,osf + osr tyre valve stems perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,361 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded both (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 114,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded both (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 109,392 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both headlamp units are partially damaged and beam image is barely visible

Both rear brake hoses are cracked

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front reg plate cracked and damaged

Nearside front lower front arm inner bush cracking

Nearside front lower rear arm starting to crack

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside rear and both front tyre valves are cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 109,392 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both headlamp units are partially damaged and beam image is barely visible

Both rear brake hoses are cracked

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front reg plate cracked and damaged

Nearside front lower front arm inner bush cracking

Nearside front lower rear arm starting to crack

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside rear and both front tyre valves are cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,873 miles

Engine under tray insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate damage broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,074 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,042 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 85,685 miles

Advise right handside mirror glass discoloured.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 85,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,800 miles

Advise parking brake travel long but not at end.

Advise slight cut in outer sidewall of left rear tyre (cords not visable).

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 80,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advise parking brake travel long but not at end.

Advise slight cut in outer sidewall of left rear tyre (cords not visable).

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 70,014 miles

Advise parking brake travel long but not at end.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 70,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise parking brake travel long but not at end.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,659 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,216 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,126 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 43,126 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,291 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 OMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LC52 OMB, 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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LC52 OMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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