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LF53 ZCK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,771 mi
Last recorded73,771 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 73,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 73,765 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,620 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Oct 2021 69,618 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps reduced output. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40x18 worn on edges. tread split to ply. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,243 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tears in sidewall under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tears in the sidewall. under inflated. 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tears in sidewall under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 64,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 64,170 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 56,453 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,004 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts in inner side wall but not deep enough to see cords 255/35x18

Fail 5 Oct 2017 52,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre has cuts in inner side wall but not deep enough to see cords 255/35x18

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,865 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,084 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 44,079 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall has a cut

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,866 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,986 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,246 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,518 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 9 Sep 2008 29,278 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZCK, 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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LF53 ZCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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