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LS53 OWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,947 mi
Last recorded78,947 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,947 miles

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

both headlamps faded

horn loudness requires attention

Pass 26 Nov 2024 72,561 miles

Front and rear flexy hoses deteriorated

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Horn poor

N/S/F fog lamp missing

O/S mirror glass deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Wiper blades worn

Fail 25 Nov 2024 72,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front and rear flexy hoses deteriorated

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Horn poor

N/S/F fog lamp missing

O/S mirror glass deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Wiper blades worn

Pass 14 Nov 2023 66,408 miles

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2023 66,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2022 64,211 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,367 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 55,310 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,208 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and nearside front wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,091 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,697 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 43,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,054 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,330 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 36,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,976 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,319 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 29,319 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 23,206 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,203 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 OWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

LS53 OWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is LS53 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 OWJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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