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LW53 BKN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,520 mi
Last recorded92,520 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,520 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 86,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 83,390 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 78,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 71,286 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,593 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 66,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2017 65,097 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,874 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 41,562 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,893 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,288 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,563 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,540 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre innerwall has small cut

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,005 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,566 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 10,683 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 BKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BKN, 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 BKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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