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LW53 ZRF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,269 mi
Last recorded77,269 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 77,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,309 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,041 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 70,041 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 67,764 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,621 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,166 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 62,166 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,366 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 56,366 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tail Light warning on dash display

Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,848 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,709 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,033 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 36,031 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW53 ZRF registered?

LW53 ZRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LW53 ZRF safe to buy?

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