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LT53 VRD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,534 mi
Last recorded25,534 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 25,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 24,688 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 24,688 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 22,837 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pair (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 21,135 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 21,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 18,997 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2021 16,077 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 13,968 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 12,414 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2019 12,414 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2018 11,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 10,445 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 9,625 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 6,760 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

gear box badly leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2014 3,886 miles

o/s/f wheel rim badly damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2010 3,812 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 3,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 3,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 3,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 2,911 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 VRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

LT53 VRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LT53 VRD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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