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LF53 YOV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,100 mi
Last recorded84,100 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 YOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 84,100 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,749 miles

Both outer sills and under front of vehicle covered.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,897 miles

see seperate document

Fail 11 Feb 2017 82,895 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

see seperate document

Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,726 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014

plates changed after test

Pass 10 Aug 2013 68,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,091 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,325 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,068 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 27,068 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,589 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 YOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

LF53 YOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LF53 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 YOV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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