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LG53 WHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,661 mi
Last recorded124,661 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 124,661 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 124,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Control arm (rear) ball joint / outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,878 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 120,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 119,172 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,274 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 117,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 114,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,436 miles

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS==255/35/18 X 2 REARS////225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS.......PLASTIC COVERS X 3

Fail 19 Sep 2017 112,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.57 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.54 (4.1.E.1)

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

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS==255/35/18 X 2 REARS////225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS.......PLASTIC COVERS X 3

Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,256 miles

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

255/35/18 X 2 REARS

PLASTIC COVERS ETC

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Pass 7 Sep 2015 99,841 miles

2 X REAR TYRES ON PASS LIMITS-PODOT

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

255/35/18 X 2 REARS

PLASTIC COVERS X 3

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

SLIGHT G/BOX OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,069 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS

255/35/18 X 2 REARS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,526 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake discs VERY worn

o/s headlamp lense deteriorated and beam image poor

rear brake pads getting low

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,665 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,335 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 57,335 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,113 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,771 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,127 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 WHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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