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LF53 ZNT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,851 mi
Last recorded121,851 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,851 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,851 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 121,834 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2019 119,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit of 1.6, needs replacement asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper damage.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts have minor play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 115,762 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 110,654 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 107,312 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,399 miles

Offside mirror glass discolour

Fail 23 Oct 2015 103,346 miles

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

Offside mirror glass discolour

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,556 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 91,681 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 86,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,190 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 45,154 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 60,108 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,590 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 28,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,309 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 ZNT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNT, 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 ZNT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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