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LF53 NHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,513 mi
Last recorded49,513 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2025 49,513 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 48,253 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2024 48,253 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 47,075 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 46,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 44,865 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 43,572 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 43,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,002 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lens slight cracked

engine bay covers fitted

under tray fitted unable to check some underside, underneath components

Pass 19 Dec 2015 42,435 miles

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

child seat fitted at rear

Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 33,795 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 30,473 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,564 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,789 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,300 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 21,300 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 18,405 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,649 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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LF53 NHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LF53 NHL, 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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LF53 NHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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