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LG03 HVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,104 mi
Last recorded42,104 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 42,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 40,963 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 37,767 miles

Central crack windscreen

Nearside Front steering slight play in idler / steering arm

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & offside rear drive shafts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak behind cover

Pass 22 May 2017 35,814 miles

Nearside Front washer weak

covers fitted top and bottom obscuring views

rear pads look low

Pass 10 May 2016 33,940 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 31,891 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 31,891 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 30,569 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,237 miles

205/55/16 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 30,171 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,006 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 28,006 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,858 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,811 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,523 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,733 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 HVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVJ, 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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LG03 HVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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