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LN53 UGK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,507 mi
Last recorded194,507 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 194,507 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f & n/s/f deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 194,506 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f & n/s/f deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 192,371 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 192,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner side of wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 6 Sep 2017 116,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/r tyre worn to 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,121 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front suspension bushes are split and very worn

noise from handbrake

Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,120 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front suspension bushes are split and very worn

noise from handbrake

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,770 miles

front suspension arm bushes are split and very worn o/s and n/s

Fail 17 Jul 2013 73,770 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes are split and very worn o/s and n/s

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,219 miles

rear tyres are very worn

Fail 18 Jul 2012 62,219 miles

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

rear tyres are very worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,158 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 63,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension arm bushes are split

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewall

noise from handbrake

Fail 13 Oct 2010 48,980 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension arm bushes are split

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewall

noise from handbrake

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,371 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)

n/s tyres are cut on sidewalls

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,074 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front and n/s rear tyres are cut on sidewalls

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,585 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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LN53 UGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LN53 UGK, 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 LN53 UGK registered?

LN53 UGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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