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LF53 UHD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

138,854 mi
Last recorded138,854 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 UHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 138,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 135,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 128,470 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 116,852 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 116,793 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 116,291 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,508 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,851 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,735 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 61,158 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,363 miles

both front castor arm ball joint dust covers split

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,977 miles

clip catching on poly v belt

Fail 4 Mar 2010 50,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clip catching on poly v belt

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,394 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,842 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,029 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 UHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

LF53 UHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is LF53 UHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 UHD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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