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LX03 TLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,441 mi
Last recorded150,441 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 150,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 150,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 142,717 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2022 142,717 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 136,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks/upper/lower

Fail 9 Jun 2021 136,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both/lens faded excess (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks/upper/lower

Pass 27 Mar 2020 132,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. /parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 27 Mar 2020 132,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. /parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2019 125,736 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 120,544 miles

Central Rear stop lamp disconnected

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

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

indicator/wiper stalk slightly loose .

Fail 23 Mar 2018 120,544 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lens faded/ no focus (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint cast arm/inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

indicator/wiper stalk slightly loose .

Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,253 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 115,253 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,762 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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Fail 18 Mar 2016 109,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,186 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,186 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 92,158 miles

near side front tyre side wall cut not deep enought reach ply/cords

Pass 15 Oct 2011 84,006 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Sep 2010 78,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2009 69,499 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,511 miles

n/s/r tyre wall slight damage

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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LX03 TLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LX03 TLK, 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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LX03 TLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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