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LV03 OHY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,085 mi
Last recorded169,085 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 169,085 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 162,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet supports not holding bonnet up

objects removed from inside mirror at time of test,obstructing drivers veiw of the road.

Fail 21 Jan 2012 162,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

bonnet supports not holding bonnet up

objects removed from inside mirror at time of test,obstructing drivers veiw of the road.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 149,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 135,400 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 119,157 miles

both front brake discs are worn

high level stop light is insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2008 119,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

high level stop light is insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2007 113,224 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 113,224 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 102,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 95,987 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 95,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 90,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LV03 OHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LV03 OHY, 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 LV03 OHY registered?

LV03 OHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LV03 OHY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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