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LW53 NCV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,988 mi
Last recorded115,988 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 NCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 115,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,949 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,068 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 112,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,592 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 104,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,991 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 96,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,064 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,688 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Fail 10 Sep 2013 87,688 miles

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

Both Front brake discs are worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,448 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,606 miles

Front disc brake disc worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,606 miles

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

Front disc brake disc worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,672 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread on outter edge

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres near wear indicators

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

front disc slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,281 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 62,281 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,938 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 54,918 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,414 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,902 miles

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

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 NCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LW53 NCV, 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 LW53 NCV registered?

LW53 NCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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