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LR53 CEF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,650 mi
Last recorded104,650 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2011 104,650 miles

Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Rear Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

please note at somepoint the vehicle was fitted with after market alloy wheels,which have been removed and replaced with orginal wheels two rear wheel studs missing osr and nsr , we have fitted two new studs to rear wheel but would advise client to r

Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

please note at somepoint the vehicle was fitted with after market alloy wheels,which have been removed and replaced with orginal wheels two rear wheel studs missing osr and nsr , we have fitted two new studs to rear wheel but would advise client to r

Pass 5 Oct 2010 169,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 169,043 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 157,098 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 136,870 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 136,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 90,736 miles

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

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 CEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CEF, 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

How do I check the history of LR53 CEF?

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What year was LR53 CEF registered?

LR53 CEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is LR53 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 CEF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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