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LS03 TVF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,369 mi
Last recorded77,369 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 TVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 77,369 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 75,257 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 72,737 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,743 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,911 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,169 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,687 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,524 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,061 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,001 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear centre exhaust box deteriated

Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,024 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 31,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,967 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 29,179 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 29,173 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EPS and BAS lamp stay on

Engine lamp on

Fail 11 Feb 2009 29,162 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,497 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,534 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 TVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

LS03 TVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is LS03 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 TVF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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