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LK53 VFN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

156,353 mi
Last recorded156,353 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 156,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS + OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 143,521 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 137,964 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 134,260 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 127,685 miles

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

underbody covers fitted parts and structure are obscured

Fail 5 Sep 2022 127,651 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear tinted / overheated (3.3 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing propley have to lift with foot (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

underbody covers fitted parts and structure are obscured

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,736 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2021 117,736 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust hangers in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2020 110,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 110,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 100,635 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 100,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,394 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))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,236 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre wall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,415 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside and outside edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

repair to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

repair to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 68,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,523 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 56,521 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,760 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,760 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,143 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,386 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,124 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,043 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 26,043 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,708 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 VFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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