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LK53 MYO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,230 mi
Last recorded110,230 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 MYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 110,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,633 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s inner drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 108,633 miles

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s inner drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 166,588 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 22 Sep 2016 162,831 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 162,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,367 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 96,364 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,787 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 77,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight cut to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Slight cut to offside rear tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,856 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,336 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 32,229 miles

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

o/side front inner rim damage close to limits

Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,766 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 26,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 MYO 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 70%.

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 MYO, 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 LK53 MYO registered?

LK53 MYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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