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NA52 LGU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,348 mi
Last recorded161,348 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 161,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 158,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 155,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 153,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement closest to front bumper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement closest to front bumper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 153,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central to the shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central to the shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement closest to front bumper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement closest to front bumper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 149,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 145,565 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED + BUSHES WORN. BOTH NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 145,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested hlamp inopp (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED + BUSHES WORN. BOTH NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 141,649 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both Nearside/Offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 139,051 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both Nearside/Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 139,049 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both Nearside/Offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 135,514 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 135,512 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 134,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (both) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view indicator element loose (led) (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint always change brakes steering and suspension parts/components in pairs. (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted from front to rear of vehicle. light corrosion visible.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 131,912 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Apr 2015 131,912 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 129,229 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 129,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 124,017 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 114,930 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 100,196 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 84,110 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,659 miles

stone chip in screen zone b

Fail 9 Jan 2009 71,659 miles

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

stone chip in screen zone b

Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,483 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,922 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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NA52 LGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NA52 LGU, 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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NA52 LGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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