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LF03 OUU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,169 mi
Last recorded85,169 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 OUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,169 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front roll bar bushes some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside headlight some hazing. (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 84,686 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 84,686 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 84,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,362 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 83,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 82,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,713 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,064 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 82,064 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 81,359 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 81,359 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 78,501 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 78,501 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,366 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,335 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 67,271 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,200 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,935 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,631 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 44,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,163 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,438 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 37,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,785 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 33,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,083 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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LF03 OUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF03 OUU, 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 LF03 OUU registered?

LF03 OUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is LF03 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 OUU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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