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LF53 UFK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 UFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted I can't check engine and brake pipe

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,580 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 110,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,471 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,761 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 103,518 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in the sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,078 miles

Offside Front 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 29 Aug 2014 83,733 miles

front brake discs lipped on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,016 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,322 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outside edges, but serviceable - keep check on pressures.

o/s/r tyre near limit.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,548 miles

n/s handbrake reading lowish, but serviceable.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,058 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 59,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

n/s handbrake locking out, but lower brake reading than o/s.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,340 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,523 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 UFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UFK, 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 UFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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