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LG53 OMT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,284 mi
Last recorded155,284 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 OMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 155,284 miles

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 8 Dec 2016 148,771 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 143,732 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 138,480 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 138,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 133,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 119,372 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 119,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 106,592 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,030 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,520 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 86,520 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,316 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 75,316 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,622 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,150 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 41,150 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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 OMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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