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LW53 AFA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,205 mi
Last recorded120,205 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 120,205 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 120,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge .

Pass 14 Nov 2018 113,012 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 113,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,800 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 104,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,866 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,819 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 86,819 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,950 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small stonechips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,837 miles

O/S/R tyre is getting low (3mm)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,510 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,588 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,348 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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LW53 AFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LW53 AFA, 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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LW53 AFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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