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LF53 UHC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,204 mi
Last recorded92,204 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 92,204 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 92,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 89,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 87,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 84,792 miles

offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

offside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2022 84,792 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

offside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,134 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 80,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Cross member/strengthening rod - corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,954 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,758 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 68,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,145 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,284 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,247 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,951 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 55,944 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,935 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2008 32,799 miles

advise n/s front tyre side wall damage

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,309 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 UHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UHC, 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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What year was LF53 UHC registered?

LF53 UHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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