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LM03 FBC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,011 mi
Last recorded121,011 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,011 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 120,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,935 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 115,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,956 miles

E C U Light displayed

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

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

nearside front wiper slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2013 93,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 88,478 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)

Offside and Nearside wipers slightly worn.

Fail 31 May 2012 88,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front wipers slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,731 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 84,731 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 84,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 70,012 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 70,012 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plates starting to fade.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,954 miles

Front number plate startihg to fade.

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,954 miles

Front number plate startihg to fade.

Pass 30 Dec 2006 42,099 miles

Air Bag light on

Noise from offside rear wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LM03 FBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LM03 FBC, 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 LM03 FBC registered?

LM03 FBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 July 2003.

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