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LS53 PPX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,466 mi
Last recorded34,466 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 PPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 34,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 28 May 2026 34,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2025 30,519 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 30,485 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 30,196 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 29,998 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 29,768 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 29,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 29,490 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 28,827 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 28,083 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 26,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 25,896 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,275 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 22,611 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,296 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 19,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 18,880 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,154 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,451 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,018 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,523 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 PPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

LS53 PPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is LS53 PPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 PPX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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