MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front seat belt retracting slow and slightly fluffed
Nearside Rear tyre has slight cuts on outer wall
Nearside headlamp dipped beam output slightly low and slightly discoloured
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracks forming
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located fouling on suspension (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front seat belt retracting slow and slightly fluffed
Nearside Rear tyre has slight cuts on outer wall
Nearside headlamp dipped beam output slightly low and slightly discoloured
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracks forming
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on outer wall
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has cuts on outer wall
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on outer wall
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has cuts on outer wall
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper of link pin (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nail in n/s/r tyre
New set of tyres soon required.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
New set of tyres soon required.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres have cuts in sidewall but not reached cords
exhaust rear section bracket brocken
Near side rear tyre worn on inside, inner wall cracking.
Off side front tyre worn on inner edge.
Off side rear tyre inner wall cracking.
near side front tyre worn on outer edge tread showing small cracks.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Near side rear tyre worn on inside, inner wall cracking.
Off side front tyre worn on inner edge.
Off side rear tyre inner wall cracking.
near side front tyre worn on outer edge tread showing small cracks.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
LX53 KVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 LX53 KVU, 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
How do I check the history of LX53 KVU?
You can check the full history of LX53 KVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LX53 KVU registered?
LX53 KVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2003.
Is LX53 KVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LX53 KVU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LX53 KVU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX53 KVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.