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LRZ 880

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,936 mi
Last recorded73,936 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRZ 880
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 73,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general suspension corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2025 73,918 miles

Exhaust system insecure both front and centre hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general suspension corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2024 63,840 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Handbrake binding slightly

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 63,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Handbrake binding slightly

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,985 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 53,985 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,451 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi hose At brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT BRAKE FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT BRAKE FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi hose at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT BRAKE FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT BRAKE FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 51,225 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 50,462 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 May 2017 49,892 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded,

Exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2017 49,888 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded,

Exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,525 miles

2nd last exhaust mount broken , suggest having this refitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 48,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back most (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

2nd last exhaust mount broken , suggest having this refitted

Pass 12 May 2015 47,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2015 47,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,193 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,746 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,366 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,042 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 29,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,241 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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LRZ 880 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LRZ 880, 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 LRZ 880 registered?

LRZ 880 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LRZ 880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRZ 880 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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