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LW03 VFA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,765 mi
Last recorded99,765 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,765 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,123 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,728 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 97,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,416 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,416 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,481 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,862 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,132 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

The front number plate is cracked.

The n/s front tyre is cut on the outer side wall.

The n/s rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.

The n/s side repeate is damaged.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 71,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in the front wheels.

The front number plate is cracked.

The n/s front tyre is cut on the outer side wall.

The n/s rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.

The n/s side repeate is damaged.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 65,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in the steering.

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges and has a cut in the outer side wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in the steering.

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges and has a cut in the outer side wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,237 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,289 miles

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 34,370 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,488 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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LW03 VFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LW03 VFA, 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 LW03 VFA registered?

LW03 VFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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