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LC53 KTP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,755 mi
Last recorded104,755 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 KTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 104,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 98,709 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,082 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,394 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,383 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp/ cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,413 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,260 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 73,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,012 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 67,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,101 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,928 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,312 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 51,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,055 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,249 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,715 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,546 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,999 miles

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

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 KTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LC53 KTP, 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 LC53 KTP registered?

LC53 KTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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