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LM52 USE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,021 mi
Last recorded114,021 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 USE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,021 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,977 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,504 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 10 Dec 2015 100,263 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 4 Oct 2014 145,765 miles

O\S\F TYRE HAS CUTS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 132,064 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 116,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,117 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside rear lamp lense cracked

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,440 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,364 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside and nearside front tyres small splits on outer walls

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on edges advise

Fail 28 Feb 2009 44,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside and nearside front tyres small splits on outer walls

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on edges advise

Fail 14 Feb 2009 44,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 38,172 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,293 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,236 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 USE 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 83.3%.

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 LM52 USE, 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 USE registered?

LM52 USE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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