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LX53 PKK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 PKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 99,526 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 97,953 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 95,324 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 95,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,022 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 92,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 89,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,471 miles

front pads 5mm and discs worn

headlamps faded and beam image reduced

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

offside front back plate corroded

rear pads 4mm

sill covers ajd under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2019 83,471 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front pads 5mm and discs worn

headlamps faded and beam image reduced

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

offside front back plate corroded

rear pads 4mm

sill covers ajd under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,353 miles

both front headlamps deteriorated and reducing beam image

both front indicators discoloured

rear pads 5mm

rear suspension corroded

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of sills, chassis and brake pipes

Fail 11 Dec 2018 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps deteriorated and reducing beam image

both front indicators discoloured

rear suspension corroded

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of sills, chassis and brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre tracking out on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2017 77,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tracking out on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear steel arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,469 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,649 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,132 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,955 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,554 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,766 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,766 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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LX53 PKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LX53 PKK, 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 LX53 PKK registered?

LX53 PKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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