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LR53 CDO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,361 mi
Last recorded116,361 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 116,358 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 115,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 115,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,005 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 114,883 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 113,320 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 111,424 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 111,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 109,156 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 109,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,810 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 105,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,416 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,945 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 92,941 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,419 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 89,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 89,329 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 79,262 miles

offside side repeater damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,083 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 54,478 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2007 43,773 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,377 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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LR53 CDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LR53 CDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR53 CDO registered?

LR53 CDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2003.

Is LR53 CDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 CDO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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