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LM52 USW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,178 mi
Last recorded89,178 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 USW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 89,178 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 87,330 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 84,837 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 84,837 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 81,850 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 78,465 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,262 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 75,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 69,946 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,017 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,707 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 64,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 61,629 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 55,619 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2013 51,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Oil leak

front undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,779 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,331 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,113 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,289 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,585 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 USW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

LM52 USW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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