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LT53 EWW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,921 mi
Last recorded138,921 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 138,921 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 132,378 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

rear subframe corroded

small oil leak

small play o/s/f drop link

Fail 30 Nov 2022 132,378 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres 3mm

rear subframe corroded

small oil leak

small play o/s/f drop link

Pass 24 Nov 2021 130,326 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

nail o/s/r tyre

small oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2020 126,806 miles

play o/s/f drop link

rear suspension link arm bushes worn/perished

Pass 10 Jul 2019 122,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 120,923 miles

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

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

headlamp washers not working

Pass 25 Aug 2017 113,094 miles

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

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

Oil leak onto exhaust manifold ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 106,599 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 102,471 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

play in inner steering joints

Fail 25 Aug 2015 102,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

play in inner steering joints

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,158 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,155 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,797 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,927 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,927 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,570 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 63,570 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,034 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 56,034 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)

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

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 19 Feb 2008 43,941 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 19 Feb 2007 31,935 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,759 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 EWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EWW, 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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LT53 EWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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