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LG53 AVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

104,359 mi
Last recorded104,359 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 AVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2022 104,359 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,748 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 93,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 93,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 93,680 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 93,680 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view Mirror Glass excessively foggy (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 93,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush moved and starting to wear at subframe (2.4.G.2)

O/S door mirror glass getting abit deteriorated

O/S/F shock absorber starting to get abit damp

O/S/R metal b/pipe getting abit corroded at end area

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Slight wear starting at N/S/R tyre

Small crack at screen

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,436 miles

O/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread and also starting to split at inner sidewall areas

Fail 5 Jul 2016 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Lower arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush, starting to wear against mounting area of subframe also (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread and also starting to split at inner sidewall areas

Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,841 miles

Bonnet can not be opened with out assist due to release handle not connected to cable.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 81,836 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Bonnet can not be opened with out assist due to release handle not connected to cable.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 71,138 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 71,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 56,297 miles

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

Front brake discs are in a poor condition

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

Slight play to offside rear suspension lower arm rose joint

Fail 18 Apr 2012 56,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs are in a poor condition

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

Slight play to offside rear suspension lower arm rose joint

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,291 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,320 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 42,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,253 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,337 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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LG53 AVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LG53 AVJ, 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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LG53 AVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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