MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower arm bush perishing (R/F)
Offside side mirror damaged.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
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
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)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake discs corroding
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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