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LM53 NHA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,280 mi
Last recorded140,280 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 140,280 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 140,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 138,940 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side brake pipes corroded!! (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak from rear diff!!

Pass 3 Jun 2024 136,791 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Center pipe hanger excessively corroded and detatched from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 136,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Center pipe hanger excessively corroded and detatched from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 134,869 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 134,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 133,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2021 129,452 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 18,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 128,484 miles

Central Rear oil leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,961 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,313 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage on tyre outer wall indicating tyre has been possibly driven with low pressure

Fail 15 Jun 2018 122,311 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 122,311 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,295 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 117,294 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement t.c.a bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,083 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front seat belt retracting slowly

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,179 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 98,179 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,726 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 92,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 83,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2012 83,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 71,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,557 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 64,556 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,385 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 48,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,331 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,507 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)

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 NHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHA, 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 NHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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