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LX03 XMC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,039 mi
Last recorded103,039 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 XMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 103,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 103,039 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,393 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,471 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 82,471 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,554 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 80,554 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,558 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,269 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 67,269 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,581 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,992 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 57,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,462 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 52,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 51,259 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,037 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 49,037 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,931 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 43,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 36,294 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,294 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,347 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 29,337 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 18,895 miles

front brake pads below limit

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 XMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XMC, 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 LX03 XMC registered?

LX03 XMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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