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LK53 WBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 WBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,161 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,267 miles

Both front tyres worn edges

Offside rear tyre worn edges close to limit

Fail 16 Mar 2016 91,267 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres worn edges

Offside rear tyre worn edges close to limit

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 1mm on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2014 82,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 1mm on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 72,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,415 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 46,415 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 34,596 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,095 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,915 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 15,145 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,145 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 10,669 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 WBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

LK53 WBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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