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LG53 MZU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,623 mi
Last recorded97,623 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 MZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 91,498 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 91,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,401 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate missing both (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,057 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 53,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,776 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,442 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,365 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,099 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 15,252 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,881 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 MZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LG53 MZU, 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 LG53 MZU registered?

LG53 MZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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