2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.7L Diesel · LM03 FKE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean MOT record for the last four years. Since the most recent test in July 2022 at 162,217 miles, the car passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates that following a failure in mid-2019, the owner has successfully maintained a standard of upkeep that prevents recurring mechanical or structural failures during the annual inspections. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent with the vehicle's twenty-three year age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Between July 2019 and July 2022, the car covered 15,207 miles, showing a regular usage pattern rather than long periods of stationary neglect. The gap between the June 2019 failure and the subsequent pass just ten days later suggests the initial issue was a minor item that was rectified quickly, rather than a deep-seated mechanical fault that would have resulted in repeated failures. Despite the clean history in recent years, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of components common to this aging Mercedes-Benz chassis. At 162,000 miles, check for corrosion on the rear wheel arches and sills, as structural integrity is often not flagged until rust becomes significant. The buyer should also inspect the rubber bushings in the suspension arms for perished or cracking, as these components degrade over time regardless of mileage. Given the time elapsed since the last MOT, a check for binding brake calipers or leaking shock absorbers is necessary to ensure the vehicle remains in the condition suggested by the 2022 certificate.