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LG53 UVH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

83,902 mi
Last recorded83,902 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 UVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 83,902 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,376 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 82,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 80,622 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 80,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 78,192 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,732 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 77,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,047 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 77,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,470 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,734 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 72,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear facing arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,484 miles

Central Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front tca front bushes (2.4.G.2)

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front tca front bushes (2.4.G.2)

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,311 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limit

engine covers and undertrays

Fail 22 Jan 2016 67,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limit

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 63,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,079 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 54,079 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 34,397 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,781 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly worn

parking brake lever slightly sticking

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,181 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 24,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,861 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 12,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 3 Mar 2007 12,195 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)

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 UVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

LG53 UVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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