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LT53 EVF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,524 mi
Last recorded98,524 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 98,524 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting badly corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components also heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 98,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up Rubber mounting failed. (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting badly corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components also heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,584 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and all rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,158 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 94,156 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT IN WHEEL ARCHES AND BOTH REAR ACROSS THE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged BOTH REAR OVER AXLE TO FLEX HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR ABOVE AXLE ..BOTH FRONT IN ARCHES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,957 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)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH REAR LOWER COILS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,444 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 73,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,307 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,603 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,640 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 54,640 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,653 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 47,653 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,229 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,137 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 38,137 miles

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

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 22 Dec 2008 32,420 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 32,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 27,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,225 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,887 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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LT53 EVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT53 EVF, 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 LT53 EVF registered?

LT53 EVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LT53 EVF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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