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LT53 TMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,122 mi
Last recorded73,122 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 TMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 73,122 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 73,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 73,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 72,724 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,322 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 72,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,422 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,984 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,730 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 65,264 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake binding

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,708 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,596 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,052 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,494 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,614 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,217 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,757 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,327 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,380 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,445 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 15 Oct 2007 20,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,516 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 TMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

LT53 TMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is LT53 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 TMZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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