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LR53 OGL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,776 mi
Last recorded73,776 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 71,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 69,831 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 66,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,197 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,177 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,905 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,053 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,745 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 44,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,258 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,757 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 39,757 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2010 35,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,668 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 32,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,469 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,717 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,012 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 OGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OGL, 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 OGL registered?

LR53 OGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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