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LF53 OAN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,147 mi
Last recorded126,147 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 OAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 126,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 122,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Slight rust fuel pipe

Pass 24 Feb 2016 115,659 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,012 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust centre section to rear section securing collar cracked.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Slight blow from exhaust rear silencer.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 110,012 miles

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust centre section to rear section securing collar cracked.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Slight blow from exhaust rear silencer.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 109,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

center exhaust clamp split and in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,007 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear exhust box corroded on outer skin

Pass 19 Oct 2012 96,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,121 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,840 miles

n/s/f tyre is almost devoid of tread at outer edge.... (5.0 mm where testable)

offside front tyre is devoid of tread at outer edge (4.5 mm where testable)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,445 miles

front pads getting low... discs lipped

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,391 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 OAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OAN, 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 OAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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