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LF03 VRV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,068 mi
Last recorded100,068 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 VRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 100,068 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 98,902 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 97,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,273 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,305 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,510 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,524 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 86,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,342 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,345 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 65,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,681 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,277 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 55,277 miles

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

Nearside 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 8 Jun 2009 49,661 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,459 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 23,459 miles

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

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 VRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRV, 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

How do I check the history of LF03 VRV?

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What year was LF03 VRV registered?

LF03 VRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is LF03 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 VRV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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