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LL03 FSF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,622 mi
Last recorded189,622 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 189,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 180,811 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 180,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 171,606 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 157,048 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 157,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 143,834 miles

Eml and brake light on

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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 142,208 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 139,741 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 135,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 133,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2014 133,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,808 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 111,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine management light on. Exhaust cracked and blowing. Front exhaust mount broken. Both rear tyres worn inner edge.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 102,007 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

e.m.l. on

high level brake lamp inoperative

Fail 3 Oct 2011 102,007 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

e.m.l. on

high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

differant size tyres on front to rear of vehicle

o/s/front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 29 May 2009 80,166 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,302 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 50,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FSF, 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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LL03 FSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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