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LS53 CKU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,252 mi
Last recorded151,252 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 CKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 151,252 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 142,059 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 142,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 131,859 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 119,464 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 106,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,376 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,575 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 44,423 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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LS53 CKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LS53 CKU, 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 LS53 CKU registered?

LS53 CKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is LS53 CKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 CKU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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