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LR03 TFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,083 mi
Last recorded148,083 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 TFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 148,083 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 148,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 144,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 144,758 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 135,855 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 135,615 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm from inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm from inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch missing

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 129,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm from inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm from inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch missing

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,660 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 121,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2020 114,610 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 114,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge / Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 106,891 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,425 miles

EMS warning light on

Fail 3 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,215 miles

ems light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,207 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 92,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,313 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,952 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,356 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 44,744 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 37,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,252 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 TFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LR03 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

LR03 TFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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