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LJ03 UDD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,095 mi
Last recorded177,095 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 177,095 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps deterioated

Fail 12 Nov 2018 177,091 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps deterioated

Fail 8 Nov 2018 177,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 170,527 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 164,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 156,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 147,503 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 147,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 138,969 miles

centre stoplight 50% illuminated

damage to nearside rear tyre (outer) sidewall (no canvass visible).

front brake balance high (but within limits)

glow plug light remains on for short period then extinguishes

nearside front jacking mount rubber missing

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre on limit

rear brake pads look low

slight play in nearside rear (lower) suspension arm (outer) bush

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 May 2013 138,968 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre stoplight 50% illuminated

damage to nearside rear tyre (outer) sidewall (no canvass visible).

front brake balance high (but within limits)

glow plug light remains on for short period then extinguishes

nearside front jacking mount rubber missing

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre on limit

rear brake pads look low

slight play in nearside rear (lower) suspension arm (outer) bush

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2012 30,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 121,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 114,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 102,334 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 91,040 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 91,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2006 66,768 miles

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

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 UDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UDD, 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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LJ03 UDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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