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LS03 NWU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,214 mi
Last recorded111,214 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 NWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 111,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED / CAR BEEN RAPPED / HEADLIGHTS / TYRES 3MM / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BEARING / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / NOISE ON REAR BRAKES /

Pass 25 Jan 2013 106,109 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / REAR ROLL BAR CORRODING / SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 25 Jan 2013 106,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / REAR ROLL BAR CORRODING / SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,404 miles

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

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

S R S LIGHT IS ON

Fail 21 Dec 2011 104,404 miles

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

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

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

S R S LIGHT IS ON

Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,797 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 93,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 54,715 miles

1 front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 31 Mar 2008 54,703 miles

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

1 front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 May 2007 116,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2007 116,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 91,332 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 NWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This 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 LS03 NWU, 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 LS03 NWU registered?

LS03 NWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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