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LM03 FLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,806 mi
Last recorded135,806 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 135,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 115,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,202 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,083 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 104,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,071 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 103,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 98,762 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,316 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 94,436 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,771 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,692 miles

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

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

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 9 Feb 2007 47,418 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 47,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FLJ 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 72.2%.

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 FLJ, 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 FLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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