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LM53 CYL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,488 mi
Last recorded152,488 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 CYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 152,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 147,110 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 147,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2021 140,895 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 136,909 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 136,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm, inner bush. marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear control arm. marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm, inner bush. marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 122,839 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 120,015 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 116,464 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,560 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres on LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,560 miles

both rear tyres on LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2014 105,484 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 100,513 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 94,727 miles

slight play both frt hub brgs,o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,055 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,277 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 83,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cuts nearside front tyre outter sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2009 79,943 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,624 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 65,711 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 65,711 miles

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

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

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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LM53 CYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LM53 CYL, 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 LM53 CYL registered?

LM53 CYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is LM53 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 CYL shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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