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LR53 CHH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,300 mi
Last recorded111,300 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 111,300 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover/under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 90,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,992 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,634 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,046 miles

discs heavily worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,998 miles

all discs heavily worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,508 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,503 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,432 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 18,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,224 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 CHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 CHH, 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 LR53 CHH registered?

LR53 CHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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