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P13 LDH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,086 mi
Last recorded103,086 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 LDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,086 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,010 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 98,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,012 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 85,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,013 miles

srs lamp on

Fail 30 Jun 2009 58,003 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

srs lamp on

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,280 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 44,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,956 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 29 Jun 2007 23,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,873 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,564 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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P13 LDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P13 LDH, 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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P13 LDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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