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LM03 FKK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,265 mi
Last recorded139,265 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 139,265 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 139,258 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 139,217 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2022 136,887 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Oct 2022 136,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2021 127,539 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2020 122,798 miles

advise covers fitted underneath car full inspection not able

advise small oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2020 122,798 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

advise covers fitted underneath car full inspection not able

advise small oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2019 121,822 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 120,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,803 miles

Front brake pipes greased

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 117,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front exhaust hangers corroded / broken

Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,096 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front exhaust hangers corroded / broken

Fail 4 Jun 2014 115,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f exhaust hangers broken

Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f exhaust hangers broken

Pass 20 May 2013 112,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 112,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 109,078 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 106,998 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 8 Dec 2011 106,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Dec 2010 97,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs lipped badly

front brake discs wearing

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 4 Dec 2010 97,621 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs lipped badly

front brake discs wearing

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,125 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,508 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 64,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,968 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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LM03 FKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FKK, 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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LM03 FKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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