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LT53 FCN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,910 mi
Last recorded114,910 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 FCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearing s have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most control arm bushing is deteriorated/tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in tie rod joint ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber has a slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources r/h out of two, lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake light sometimes stays on when released, have to manually lift the pedal to switch it off, (switch/lever issue but not affecting the operation of the brake)

Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, tie rod joints have slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall is damaged, looks to be from running under-inflated, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 113,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image incorrect, affected by a hazey deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has multiple bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, tie rod joints have slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall is damaged, looks to be from running under-inflated, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,525 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 112,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 111,148 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 111,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,474 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 106,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 103,558 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 99,749 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,313 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

engine light on

offside front tyre wrong direction

poor pattern nearside dip beam

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,367 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,463 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,381 miles

both front tyres on limits and outer sidewall cuts but not to cords

front brakes slight eneveness

nearside mirror glass cracked and tapped

odur of diesel under vehicle and new undershield fitted

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing and nearside needs help retracting

slight play offside front hub

Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,804 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 FCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT53 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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