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LM52 POV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,738 mi
Last recorded125,738 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 POV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 125,738 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 125,666 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 116,659 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 109,404 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

headlamp lenses dull

rear lower side lights not working both sides

Fail 9 May 2016 109,404 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

headlamp lenses dull

rear lower side lights not working both sides

Pass 7 May 2015 103,176 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 103,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 2 May 2014 94,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 May 2014 94,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,822 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 81,250 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 81,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,068 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 72,068 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

o/s/r tyre near wear indicators

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,151 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 63,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,948 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 54,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 54,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre has various small cuts in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,633 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 47,592 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,781 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 39,780 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,515 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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LM52 POV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LM52 POV, 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 LM52 POV registered?

LM52 POV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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