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LR53 CGG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,926 mi
Last recorded126,926 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 126,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,321 miles

ADVISE[ front near side body damage.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,321 miles

ADVISE[ front near side body damage.

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,493 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,241 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 95,531 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,474 miles

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

chunk out of n/s rear tyre

rear pads appear low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,727 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,879 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 74,879 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,988 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 66,983 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet not opening

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,193 miles

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

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

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 CGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR53 CGG, 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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LR53 CGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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