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LK53 UPC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,793 mi
Last recorded104,793 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 104,793 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leaking on drivers side exhaust manifold, advise repair.

Pass 29 Jun 2024 86,170 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 86,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 84,990 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 84,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 80,174 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,195 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,915 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 77,050 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,418 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 72,784 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 72,737 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,591 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 70,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre edged inside

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,631 miles

Offside Front tyre egded

plastic undertays

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,326 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,795 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 60,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,299 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 47,402 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,368 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,249 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,319 miles

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

advise front brake pads 50% worn approx

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,152 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 17,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,623 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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LK53 UPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK53 UPC, 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 LK53 UPC registered?

LK53 UPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2003.

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