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LV53 ZGB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,085 mi
Last recorded99,085 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ZGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 99,085 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 91,124 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly faulty

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 91,124 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly faulty

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 87,845 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly faulty

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 87,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly faulty

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 82,162 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,923 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,375 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 76,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,138 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside & offside front discs slightly worn

offside headlamp mount slightly damaged but not insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,761 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

inner steering rack joint offside front

Fail 22 Oct 2015 60,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

inner steering rack joint offside front

Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,455 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,296 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,091 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,798 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,137 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 14,137 miles

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

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 ZGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LV53 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

LV53 ZGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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