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LR03 KXL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,562 mi
Last recorded123,562 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 KXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 123,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 121,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 119,417 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 119,310 miles

Central Front undertrays missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in stone chip underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in stone chip underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,642 miles

coolant level warning on

Fail 10 Dec 2019 102,642 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level warning on

Pass 12 Dec 2016 97,796 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 92,609 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 92,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,385 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 83,968 miles

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

Headlamp washers do not operate

Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,565 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cut inner wall. Replacement needed.

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 61,781 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,781 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,128 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,127 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,734 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,580 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,399 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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LR03 KXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR03 KXL, 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 KXL registered?

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

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