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LF53 UHH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,926 mi
Last recorded95,926 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 UHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 95,926 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2026 95,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components rusty

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2022 95,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 93,962 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel has been repaired.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,725 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 93,717 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Central, By Fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,910 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,168 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,602 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 75,602 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,050 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 70,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 17 Jan 2014 63,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,921 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 24 Oct 2011 47,365 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,295 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 40,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,423 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,423 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,851 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 UHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UHH, 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 UHH registered?

LF53 UHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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