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LT53 VHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,485 mi
Last recorded62,485 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,936 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,571 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on the edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,679 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,821 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges unevenly worn

Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,821 miles

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

both front tyres inner and outer edges unevenly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,235 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

offside front tyre inner and outer edges unevenly worn

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2008 23,235 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

offside front tyre inner and outer edges unevenly worn

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,101 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 19,100 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,377 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 VHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

LT53 VHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is LT53 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 VHL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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