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LV53 FZW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,255 mi
Last recorded145,255 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 145,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 117,326 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 117,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 102,416 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 6 Jun 2019 95,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the sides<nearside and offside> (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2018 87,128 miles

exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 3 Jun 2018 87,128 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 81,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 78,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not in secure

nearside and offside head lamp plastic covers deteriorating

nearside front tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

slight rusting to rear suspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,826 miles

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

can not see bottom of rear springs

exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,373 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 16 Feb 2012 63,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,973 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 56,973 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted and worn on inner face.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,986 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 52,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,325 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 51,325 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,559 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,830 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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LV53 FZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LV53 FZW, 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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LV53 FZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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