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LJ53 VCP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,920 mi
Last recorded89,920 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 89,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,920 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

note: offside front door mirror glass taped up.

front brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot damage.

remove item from front windscreen prior to test.

Fail 13 Dec 2017 82,920 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc's lipped & corroded on edges.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot damage.

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

note: offside front door mirror glass taped up.

remove item from front windscreen prior to test.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,493 miles

note: offside front suspension lower arm alloy type fitted and nearside front lower is steal type.

remove item from rear view mirror prior to test.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 74,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

note: offside front suspension lower arm alloy type fitted and nearside front lower is steal type.

remove item from rear view mirror prior to test.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,875 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 68,868 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside+nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,795 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,365 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 48,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Sat Nav holder shouldn't be on the windscreen when being tested for Mot,failure due to interferring with vision of driver

n/s/f and o/s/f headlight lens are getting too opaque for proper light intensity

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,830 miles

Sat Nav holder shouldn't be on the windscreen when being tested for Mot,failure due to interferring with vision of driver

n/s/f and o/s/f headlight lens are getting too opaque for proper light intensity

Pass 6 Dec 2011 46,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside and offside front tyres worn flat on edges might show cords soon on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,066 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 41,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,038 miles

footbrake pedal travel

Fail 6 Oct 2008 39,016 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,789 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 36,787 miles

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

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

Advise front tracking

Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,044 miles

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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LJ53 VCP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LJ53 VCP, 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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LJ53 VCP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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