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LG03 SSX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,111 mi
Last recorded135,111 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 135,111 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 135,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2019 125,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 121,199 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 121,199 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 121,271 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 114,467 miles

Front both tyres walls deteriorating and wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Jun 2017 114,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front both tyres walls deteriorating and wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 May 2016 108,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s and walls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 108,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s and low pad warning on (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s and walls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 103,464 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 96,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 96,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,824 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,594 miles

N/S headlamp does not have clear beam pattern

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,293 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,465 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW OUTER EDGE, HOLE IN TREAD.

n/s outer screen waher jet poor

o/s/f tread wearing low outer edge

Fail 18 Feb 2009 63,465 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW OUTER EDGE, HOLE IN TREAD.

n/s outer screen waher jet poor

o/s/f tread wearing low outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2008 57,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,334 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 46,334 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,747 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 SSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

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

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