MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroding.
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))
Central Lower Exhaust union nut and bolt missing.
Rear Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode.
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.
Light stonechip damage in Zone"A".
Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.
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
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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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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