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MV53 LTT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,675 mi
Last recorded155,675 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 LTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 155,675 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 155,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 148,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 132,978 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 132,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 120,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 107,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 92,130 miles

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

near side rear tyre inner wall slight worn

off side rear posision light slight damaged

rear brakes sqeeking

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,340 miles

Front brake disc wear

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake rubber missing

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

Rear exhaust system & mount corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2009 82,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc wear

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake rubber missing

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

Rear exhaust system & mount corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,905 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 76,905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,404 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 70,404 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,237 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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MV53 LTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV53 LTT, 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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MV53 LTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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