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LJ03 NNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,750 mi
Last recorded166,750 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 NNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 166,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 166,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 162,857 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 162,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 155,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2014 141,469 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 141,409 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 125,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 125,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,633 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 104,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,632 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 93,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 84,963 miles

limited inspection due to belly covers

Fail 11 Aug 2009 84,960 miles

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

limited inspection due to belly covers

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,276 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 63,275 miles

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,402 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 37,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LJ03 NNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJ03 NNZ, 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 LJ03 NNZ registered?

LJ03 NNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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