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LC53 BHK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

37,249 mi
Last recorded37,249 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 BHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 37,249 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,807 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,878 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 35,878 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 34,118 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 34,118 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,071 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,351 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 32,351 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,139 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 27,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,797 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,591 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 25,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,794 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 23,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,814 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,429 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres warn very low

Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,065 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on edges

advise outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,875 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2006 13,875 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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LC53 BHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LC53 BHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC53 BHK registered?

LC53 BHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is LC53 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 BHK shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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