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LC53 UGP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,702 mi
Last recorded72,702 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,702 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 72,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,321 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,364 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2021 63,364 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,105 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 62,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,019 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet wont stay open

Fail 23 Sep 2019 60,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached sharp edges (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet wont stay open

Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,722 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 57,618 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 55,508 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,760 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,487 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,604 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,895 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,396 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,375 miles

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 UGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

LC53 UGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is LC53 UGP safe to buy?

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