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LG53 OMB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,925 mi
Last recorded152,925 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 152,925 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 140,234 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 139,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 128,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 114,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,577 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 105,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,498 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,326 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,643 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 89,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,069 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 84,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,400 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 76,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,074 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,710 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 OMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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