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LV53 NUH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,780 mi
Last recorded81,780 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 81,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,147 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 78,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,172 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,853 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,170 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 66,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 58,309 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,719 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,442 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,371 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,866 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,080 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,861 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,511 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,922 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,015 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 NUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LV53 NUH, 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 LV53 NUH registered?

LV53 NUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is LV53 NUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 NUH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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