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LN53 UHV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,183 mi
Last recorded154,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 154,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 135,476 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 May 2017 135,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

brake pad wear indicator light on

brake pad wear indicator light on

engine cover/under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 May 2016 125,077 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 125,050 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,818 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,143 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 90,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 79,028 miles

centre rear brake light deteriorating

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake performance uneven

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

n/s/f upper part of windscreen damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2011 79,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

centre rear brake light deteriorating

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake performance uneven

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

n/s/f upper part of windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,911 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2010 66,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,658 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,556 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 54,512 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,046 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,532 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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LN53 UHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

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

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