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LM03 FJX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,294 mi
Last recorded88,294 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 88,294 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 88,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,650 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,326 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Glow plug light stays on

Offside front lower suspension ball joint boot deteriated

Fail 1 Feb 2017 82,326 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Glow plug light stays on

Offside front lower suspension ball joint boot deteriated

Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,622 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,003 miles

Centre exhasust clamp deteriated

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,716 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deterating

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,716 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deterating

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)

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,685 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriating

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,984 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS STAINED

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,318 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outside edge

offside door mirror glass broken but not affecting rear view

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,949 miles

centre stop lamp missing from bootlid

drivers door mirror deteriorated but not affecting rear view

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,877 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,629 miles

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)

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 FJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LM03 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

LM03 FJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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