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LR53 OKF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,167 mi
Last recorded123,167 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 OKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 123,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2024 123,167 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,319 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,212 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,406 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,879 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 100,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2015 96,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2014 885,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,038 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,296 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,453 miles

sill & underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,685 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 60,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre on legall limit

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,842 miles

centre brake light not working

front tyres wearing on outter edge

Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,842 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre brake light not working

front tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,101 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on limits

sill covers fitted

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

underbody covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2008 37,101 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on limits

sill covers fitted

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,349 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,410 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 OKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OKF, 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 OKF registered?

LR53 OKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2003.

Is LR53 OKF safe to buy?

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