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LJ53 OZO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,547 mi
Last recorded110,547 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 OZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 110,547 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working switch (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 109,246 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,371 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer sidewall of tyre

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering joint

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 99,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front damage to outer sidewall of tyre

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering joint

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,016 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Fail 4 Feb 2017 85,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Nearside Front badly worn on inner and outer secondary treads

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer secondary treads

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,728 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,854 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,031 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,686 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2012 62,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,035 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,315 miles

off side rear coil spring rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2010 54,309 miles

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

off side rear coil spring rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,739 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,233 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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LJ53 OZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ53 OZO, 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 LJ53 OZO registered?

LJ53 OZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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