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LK53 VFX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,962 mi
Last recorded106,962 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 106,962 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,514 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,971 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,858 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,547 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,194 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,119 miles

front tyres worn on edges and cut in offside

Fail 4 Nov 2015 78,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges and cut in offside

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,962 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 71,692 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Nearside front parking lamp inop

Parkbrake has excess travel

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,555 miles

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

exhaust support at rear is rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,395 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2011 61,533 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front tyres wearing low on edges

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,666 miles

SRS airbay fault warning displayed

drivers side seat belt retracting slowly may get caught

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,113 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,076 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,035 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 VFX 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 80%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

LK53 VFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is LK53 VFX safe to buy?

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