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LF53 SXV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,934 mi
Last recorded105,934 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 SXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm inner joint slight play

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 14 Jul 2017 105,934 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm inner joint slight play

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,600 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

both rear tyres cut outer sidewall

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,531 miles

hand brake ralease worn

nearside front lower arm rear ball joint slight play

nearside front steering arm slight play

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge cut outer sidewall

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head light beam patterns fading

n/s side repeater loose

o/s/f bumper damage

Fail 20 Jun 2014 71,932 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head light beam patterns fading

n/s side repeater loose

o/s/f bumper damage

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,134 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,375 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,375 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,375 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,761 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,109 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,684 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,443 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 SXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXV, 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 SXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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