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LF53 ZVD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,474 mi
Last recorded58,474 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 58,474 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 53,357 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 53,355 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,426 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,182 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,539 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,394 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 85,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,288 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,874 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

nearside front tyre is starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,056 miles

Full plastic under couver not allowing full under check

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 ZVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZVD, 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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What year was LF53 ZVD registered?

LF53 ZVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LF53 ZVD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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