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LM03 SVS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,764 mi
Last recorded67,764 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 SVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,764 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 67,764 miles

Brake disc contaminated front / rear (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,717 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 67,710 miles

Road wheel fixing missing every wheel 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,440 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 67,439 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 66,724 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing snapped in hub (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,171 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,164 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,190 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,188 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,847 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 47,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,743 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,742 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,050 miles

slight sidewall damage nearside front

Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,499 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,885 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 SVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

LM03 SVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is LM03 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 SVS shows 21 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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