MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and splits (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer upper (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body sill covers fitted
engine bay covers fitted
under body trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer upper (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body sill covers fitted
engine bay covers fitted
under body trays fitted
Nearside front shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate
Offside rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Wipers leave screen smeary.
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate
Offside rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Wipers leave screen smeary.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre starting to wear low
slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls
pin hole in o/s/f ball joint gaitor
slight play in steering arms
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
SRS LIGHT ON, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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LK53 UAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 UAO, 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 UAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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