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LC53 LZO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,849 mi
Last recorded157,849 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 LZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 157,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Small chip in screen

Fail 18 Oct 2023 157,849 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Small chip in screen

Pass 25 Oct 2022 149,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing slightly un-even (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2021 146,138 miles

Rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,259 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroding.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 138,168 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 138,166 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 127,558 miles

Central Lower Exhaust union nut and bolt missing.

Rear Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

Fail 18 Dec 2017 127,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Central Lower Exhaust union nut and bolt missing.

Rear Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,564 miles

Light stonechip damage in Zone"A".

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 106,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads appear low

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer side wall

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,420 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 98,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to all tyre walls

front pads getting low

osf tyre deep cut

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

water damage to front no.plate

Pass 2 Nov 2010 76,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no.plate poor

front tyres worn on edges

outer sills covered

slight damage to tyre walls

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,248 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 67,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,565 miles

deep cut not exposing cord o/s/r tyre inner side wall needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check under side of vehicle fully due to under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2008 55,565 miles

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

deep cut not exposing cord o/s/r tyre inner side wall needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check under side of vehicle fully due to under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,251 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

nsr parking brake effort slightly low

plastic under trays fitted

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 LZO 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 LC53 LZO, 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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LC53 LZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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