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LG53 MPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,004 mi
Last recorded72,004 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 MPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,004 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 72,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,517 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,126 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 57,795 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 57,697 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 57,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 55,451 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 54,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,197 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 51,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,035 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,401 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,524 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 28,524 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,448 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,996 miles

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

damaged to n/s/f outer side wall no cords exposed

slight crack of o/s/r tyre side wall on inner edge. no cords exposed

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,619 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 16,619 miles

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

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 MPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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