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LC53 NCN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,064 mi
Last recorded109,064 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 NCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,753 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 106,753 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 106,749 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,058 miles

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

sill covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2017 101,653 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sill covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,268 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Minor ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 93,939 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 93,937 miles

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)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 88,441 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)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 88,440 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 80,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,085 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 63,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,402 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,378 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,585 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing outer edge

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 NCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

LC53 NCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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