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LL03 MKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,276 mi
Last recorded119,276 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 MKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 119,276 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 114,819 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 111,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 106,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 106,754 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,146 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low effortfrom n/s parking brake

Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 76,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,341 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,032 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 54,032 miles

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

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

nearsided front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

offside front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,779 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MKJ, 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 MKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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