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LF53 UFP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,854 mi
Last recorded96,854 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 96,854 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 96,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 95,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 94,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,032 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,244 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 77,105 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,646 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 67,450 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 48,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,326 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 38,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,161 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Oct 2009 33,881 miles

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

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

small tears appearing in both front tyres inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,359 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 26,352 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,158 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 UFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFP, 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

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What year was LF53 UFP registered?

LF53 UFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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