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LR53 LHO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,822 mi
Last recorded162,822 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 162,822 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil fumes in car

Pass 30 Jun 2023 150,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 147,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 142,835 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear ()

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

coil springs corroded

indicator/wiper stalk worn

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible outer tread

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 6 May 2021 142,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear ()

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

auxilary drive heavily contaminated

coil springs corroded

indicator/wiper stalk worn

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible outer tread

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 18 May 2020 135,014 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 15 May 2020 135,003 miles

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

Auxillary drive belt has oil contamination

Front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2019 123,436 miles

n/s handbrake efficiency lower than o/s

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with nail in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 123,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

n/s handbrake efficiency lower than o/s

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to markers

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with nail in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,340 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,431 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,475 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 64,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,215 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,269 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,971 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

osr coil spring feels ok not see

Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,165 miles

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

osf tyre inner edge worn,

Fail 5 Dec 2012 38,165 miles

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

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

osf tyre inner edge worn,

Pass 31 Dec 2011 32,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,486 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 28,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

catalytic converter rattle

Fail 5 Jan 2011 28,423 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

catalytic converter rattle

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,424 miles

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,429 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 13,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 10,057 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 LHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 LR53 LHO, 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 LHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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