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2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,093 mi
Last recorded178,093 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 SEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 178,093 miles

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

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

osf track rod has a little play

Fail 1 May 2014 178,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

osf track rod has a little play

Pass 20 Dec 2012 169,009 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 168,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 153,101 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 153,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 152,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 7 Dec 2010 138,502 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 138,496 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake discs worn.

Center to rear exhaust braket broken.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 119,405 miles

small cuts in nearside front and offside rear tyres not excessive

Pass 5 Dec 2008 100,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,869 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 54,822 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 SEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SEO, 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 SEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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