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LS03 ETJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,457 mi
Last recorded105,457 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 ETJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 105,457 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

plastic outer sill covers present at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2025 105,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

plastic outer sill covers present at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2024 103,233 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,067 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 97,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,153 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,206 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 93,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,444 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 90,444 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,902 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 87,902 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,512 miles

Front both tyres worn on inside edgew

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 67,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 63,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,391 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,053 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,623 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 46,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,734 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,589 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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LS03 ETJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LS03 ETJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS03 ETJ registered?

LS03 ETJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is LS03 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 ETJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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