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LX52 MOU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,018 mi
Last recorded74,018 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 74,018 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 73,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 69,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 65,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 61,295 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 61,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 56,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,929 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 48,505 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 41,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,832 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 31,460 miles

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

Under tray fitted, could not view some components

Pass 15 Nov 2014 30,081 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,350 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,528 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 25,482 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 23,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 23,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 21,400 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 21,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 19,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,698 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,917 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 15,448 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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LX52 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LX52 MOU, 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 LX52 MOU registered?

LX52 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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