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LL03 FMU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,488 mi
Last recorded111,488 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,488 miles

engine light illuminated

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2017 111,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

engine light illuminated

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EML on

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 97,626 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EML on

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 84,400 miles

** offside front tyre worn low on edges and splitting around both edges 205/55/16 **

centre brake light partially works

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2015 84,400 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

** offside front tyre worn low on edges and splitting around both edges 205/55/16 **

centre brake light partially works

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,038 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,380 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,271 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,292 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 77,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,788 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 70,919 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 70,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 68,139 miles

Near side front wheel arch cover damaged

Parking brake warning light sticking on

Fail 11 May 2006 68,139 miles

Near side front wheel arch cover damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake warning light sticking on

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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LL03 FMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LL03 FMU, 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 LL03 FMU registered?

LL03 FMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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