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LL03 MDN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,728 mi
Last recorded89,728 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 MDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,728 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 89,695 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around cat area and metal clamps rusty and split but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit now (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

floor area rusty but not holed yet

headlamp washers not working

oil leak gear box area

rear sub frame very rusty but not holed yet

Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction petrol vehicles including hybrids with 4 or more wheels, not more than 8 passenger seats in addition to the driver’s seat and first used on or after 1 July 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around cat area and metal clamps rusty and split but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit now (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

floor area rusty but not holed yet

headlamp washers not working

oil leak gear box area

rear sub frame very rusty but not holed yet

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,959 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges outer slightly worse (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges outer slightly worse (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 72,786 miles

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

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges outer slightly worse (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges outer slightly worse (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 64,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 at ends near flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,255 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,819 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,078 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 29,480 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,939 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,688 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,107 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,110 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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LL03 MDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LL03 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

LL03 MDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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