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LT53 FCC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,976 mi
Last recorded147,976 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 FCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 147,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

headlamps frosted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 147,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

headlamps frosted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,863 miles

drivers door mirror darkening

heater temperature control missing

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side front, front lower arm ball joint dust boot deteriorating

right hand exhaust bank front mounting bracket broken at upper edge

slight parking brake imbalance

Fail 31 Jan 2017 144,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers door mirror darkening

heater temperature control missing

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side front, front lower arm ball joint dust boot deteriorating

right hand exhaust bank front mounting bracket broken at upper edge

slight parking brake imbalance

Pass 11 Feb 2016 142,135 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 139,927 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 139,923 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 139,214 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 134,105 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f fog lam not working

Pass 3 Oct 2011 120,344 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 120,344 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 107,375 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 107,374 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 95,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 81,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,216 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,347 miles

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

Nearside front tyre side walls have small cuts in it also wheel slightly damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FCC, 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 FCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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