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LM53 OTP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,920 mi
Last recorded107,920 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 107,920 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 104,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 102,901 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 98,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 91,894 miles

Nearside Rear babyseat

Pass 27 May 2021 88,749 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 88,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 83,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,186 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,527 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 64,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,878 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,680 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 41,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,390 miles

Advise nsf steering rack gaitor slightly damp no leak at time of test may need attention at a later date!

Oil leak

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 OTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OTP, 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 LM53 OTP registered?

LM53 OTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is LM53 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 OTP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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