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LM53 JWC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,443 mi
Last recorded123,443 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 JWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 123,443 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,112 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 114,760 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 110,346 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 110,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Product on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Product on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 108,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Product on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Product on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 104,167 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,434 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 99,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 93,903 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,351 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,659 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 56,009 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,009 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 51,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight play in N/S/R lower hub bush

Fail 5 Dec 2009 51,100 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight play in N/S/R lower hub bush

Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,168 miles

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

lens of high level stop lamp starting to crack

Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,709 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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LM53 JWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LM53 JWC, 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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LM53 JWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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