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LD53 OMV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,689 mi
Last recorded53,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 OMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,689 miles

Exhaust hanger corrosion.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Roll bar corrosion.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,315 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brakes wearing low

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 52,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brakes wearing low

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 49,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 46,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,380 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,239 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 38,239 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,754 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,008 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,202 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 23,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,454 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 19,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,871 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear/nearside rear/nearside front tyres outer walls damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2006 10,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear/nearside rear/nearside front tyres outer walls damaged

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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LD53 OMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LD53 OMV, 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 LD53 OMV registered?

LD53 OMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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