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LG03 CVW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,789 mi
Last recorded110,789 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,789 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 110,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 108,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 106,622 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 105,613 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 105,613 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 103,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 98,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,312 miles

Engine cover / undertray

Nearside centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside slight play in tie rod

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 93,312 miles

Engine cover / undertray

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside slight play in tie rod

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,970 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 88,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,499 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,860 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,038 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,852 miles

n/s no plate lamp dim

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,583 miles

Seal missing from automatic gearbox dipstick tube

Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,483 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 31,463 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 29,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,303 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake imbalance of 11%

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 CVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LG03 CVW, 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 CVW registered?

LG03 CVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LG03 CVW safe to buy?

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