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LE03 MKA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,313 mi
Last recorded65,313 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 MKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,313 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 63,015 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,531 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 59,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,768 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 56,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,098 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,124 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 31 Mar 2017 50,124 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,245 miles

Undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 46,245 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

Undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,171 miles

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTER TREADS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 41,833 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 35,937 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,658 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,827 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 21 Nov 2006 17,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,895 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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LE03 MKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 LE03 MKA, 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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LE03 MKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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