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LM52 VBX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,603 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,731 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 63,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,418 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,855 miles

CRACKED NEAR SIDE WING MIRROR.

NERARSIDE FRONT TYER TREAD DEPTH NOW 2mm REMAINING.

chiped windscreen sweept area but less than 10 mm.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 51,757 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 51,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,892 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 40,549 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 VBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM52 VBX registered?

LM52 VBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is LM52 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 VBX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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