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LR03 JCU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,213 mi
Last recorded158,213 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 JCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 158,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 158,206 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 149,718 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 149,448 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2015 233,438 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2014 137,485 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 137,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 137,416 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipes next to fuel tank

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

some play in both rear "d" rubber mountings

welded bracket on exhaust near rear axle broken

Pass 28 Mar 2013 120,784 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,127 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,705 miles

O/S track rod end extensive wear. Advise replacement

front suspension radius arm bushes begining to deteriorate.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 69,704 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front suspension radius arm bushes begining to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres devoid of tread on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,680 miles

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

both rear tyres measuring 3mm across tread depth

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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LR03 JCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR03 JCU, 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 LR03 JCU registered?

LR03 JCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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