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LS53 JVK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,928 mi
Last recorded107,928 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 JVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 107,928 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 107,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play on ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 107,131 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,775 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 105,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,246 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 104,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 94,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,020 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 87,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,523 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 78,523 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 71,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on the inside

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,595 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on the inside

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,867 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 68,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,547 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 63,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,262 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,279 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,022 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 51,737 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 JVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS53 JVK, 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 LS53 JVK registered?

LS53 JVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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