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LG03 CSY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,003 mi
Last recorded104,003 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 CSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,003 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 100,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,129 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 91,126 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,467 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 89,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,669 miles

Gear box oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,098 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 81,098 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyres outer wall cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,443 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,680 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,388 miles

Offside front bottom suspension arm has play in front bush.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,066 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,056 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mount is broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,986 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,837 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,898 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 35,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,796 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,532 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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LG03 CSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LG03 CSY, 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 LG03 CSY registered?

LG03 CSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LG03 CSY safe to buy?

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