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LG03 KNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,001 mi
Last recorded117,001 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 KNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 117,001 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 117,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 110,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 100,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,524 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,524 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)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,629 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 74,629 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,031 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW OUTTER SHOULDER

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW INNER SHOULDER

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 67,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW OUTTER SHOULDER

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW INNER SHOULDER

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,720 miles

DRIVERS SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,272 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,820 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,164 miles

suspect start of indicator stork fault

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,388 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge reccomend attention soon

slight freeplay nearside front hub

slight noise nearside front top mount

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,322 miles

bonnet stiff to open

slight creeking from top mounts

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,264 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 25,263 miles

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

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

advise nearside front tyre warn just within legal limits

Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,636 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 KNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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