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LK03 UPG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,051 mi
Last recorded168,051 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 UPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 168,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 162,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 156,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 156,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 151,349 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 145,002 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 145,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 141,013 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 133,622 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 127,280 miles

Both sides front suspension arm bushes worn- advise replacement soon

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 120,776 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,334 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,302 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 109,302 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,616 miles

Front suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 17 Apr 2014 101,616 miles

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

Front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,539 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,539 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,879 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 77,879 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,026 miles

both front tiebar bushes have slight wear

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,021 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 49,021 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)

front brake discs and pads worn low.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,628 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 37,619 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 27,857 miles

Nearside Front 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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LK03 UPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK03 UPG, 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 LK03 UPG registered?

LK03 UPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is LK03 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 UPG shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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