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SP53 LVT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,892 mi
Last recorded137,892 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 LVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 137,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 132,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm bush perishing (R/F)

Offside side mirror damaged.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 132,396 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower arm bush perishing (R/F)

Offside side mirror damaged.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2017 132,197 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broke

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlight beam patterns poor/faint

Light fault warning on

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear anti - roll bar corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Aug 2017 132,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central Exhaust bracket broken. system still adequtely supported.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emergency lighting active.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti roll bar corroded.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 126,567 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 126,567 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 123,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 118,663 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 113,881 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 113,552 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 113,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 108,448 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2011 108,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2010 99,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 85,980 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 85,973 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 85,903 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,878 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,639 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 56,588 miles

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

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

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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SP53 LVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 SP53 LVT, 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 SP53 LVT registered?

SP53 LVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is SP53 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 LVT 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.

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