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LT53 VNN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,222 mi
Last recorded147,222 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 VNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 147,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 142,691 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 132,815 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 118,212 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 118,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,782 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 92,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,518 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 56,937 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,032 miles

O/S/F tyre inner wall cut but no cords showing.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,198 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 52,196 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,754 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 6 Feb 2007 36,963 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 VNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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