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LM03 FCF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,376 mi
Last recorded179,376 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 179,376 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 179,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 167,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

off side front windscreen has line crack a lower corner

Fail 10 Oct 2016 167,472 miles

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed FRONT BOTH SIDE (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

off side front windscreen has line crack a lower corner

off side front windscreen has minor line crack lower corner

Pass 5 Oct 2015 152,998 miles

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

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

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 152,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 143,103 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 125,693 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 125,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 97,017 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,633 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 71,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,003 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 72,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,028 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,452 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 34,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM03 FCF registered?

LM03 FCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is LM03 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 FCF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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