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LG53 ONC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,017 mi
Last recorded15,017 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ONC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 15,017 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 14,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 14,881 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 14,866 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 14,844 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 14,566 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 14,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 14,077 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 14,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 13,768 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 13,768 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 13,483 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 12,915 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,705 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 12,366 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 10,811 miles

rear nearside tyre has cut outer wall not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,000 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 7,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ONC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC registered?

LG53 ONC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LG53 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 ONC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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