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LJ53 ZHA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,038 mi
Last recorded60,038 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 60,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 54,486 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 54,473 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 51,019 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 50,748 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,410 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,007 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 May 2019 49,590 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 48,919 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,886 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 48,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,804 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,457 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 44,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,818 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,947 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 31,618 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,652 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,117 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,500 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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LJ53 ZHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ53 ZHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 ZHA registered?

LJ53 ZHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 ZHA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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