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LK53 DCO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,503 mi
Last recorded118,503 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 DCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 118,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 108,974 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion rear subframe

oil leak suspect power steering unable to see [under trays]

power steering noise

Fail 28 Aug 2024 108,971 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

corrosion rear subframe

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak suspect power steering unable to see [under trays]

power steering noise

Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,723 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 99,717 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to return

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,584 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 92,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 79,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 79,711 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,552 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to flexy hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone bracket ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level, assumed disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension very corroded

plastic under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

washer jets poor offside

Fail 10 Dec 2019 79,552 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to flexy hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone bracket ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level, assumed disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension very corroded

plastic under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

washer jets poor offside

Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded especially on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal pipes going into flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front washer jet not working

high level brake lamp not working, may be disconnected

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe into flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre almost bald on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe into flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all rear suspension components and sub-frame corroded but not serious

both rear tyres wearing thin, on 3mm tread

centre stop lamp not working

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 74,869 miles

rust forming o/s/f brake pipe oil leak both cam covers front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Dec 2016 74,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust forming o/s/f brake pipe oil leak both cam covers front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,524 miles

centre rear brake light not known if connected

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,366 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 70,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 67,982 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,591 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,283 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 58,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,350 miles

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,125 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,017 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,116 miles

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

Outer Rear 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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LK53 DCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LK53 DCO, 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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LK53 DCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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