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LS03 UAB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,585 mi
Last recorded115,585 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 UAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,449 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,376 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light on dash

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 113,375 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on dash

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 112,552 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,568 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 108,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 103,348 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 92,881 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

centre brake light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2010 87,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

centre brake light inop

Fail 21 Aug 2010 87,399 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

centre brake light inop

Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,390 miles

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 21 Aug 2009 81,389 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 23 Aug 2008 72,793 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,219 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 UAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UAB, 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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LS03 UAB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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