2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.6L Petrol · LU03 BHK
2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK (2.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 88,945 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LU03 BHK Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 88,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LU03 BHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Clk (LU03 BHK) between March 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LU03 BHK Mileage History
- 22/03/20067,279 mi
- 23/03/200764,881 mi+57,602 mi
- 23/03/200712,655 mi-52,226 mi
- 19/03/200817,354 mi+4,699 mi
- 19/03/200817,354 mi
- 26/02/200921,319 mi+3,965 mi
- 26/03/201027,061 mi+5,742 mi
- 27/03/201027,061 mi
- 16/03/201131,158 mi+4,097 mi
- 28/02/201234,718 mi+3,560 mi
- 21/03/201339,254 mi+4,536 mi
- 12/03/201442,749 mi+3,495 mi
- 12/03/201442,749 mi
- 30/04/201547,311 mi+4,562 mi
- 04/03/201650,042 mi+2,731 mi
- 04/03/201650,042 mi
- 15/03/201754,014 mi+3,972 mi
- 15/03/201754,014 mi
- 04/04/201858,190 mi+4,176 mi
- 11/04/201960,011 mi+1,821 mi
- 29/04/202062,205 mi+2,194 mi
- 19/04/202167,781 mi+5,576 mi
- 04/05/202275,178 mi+7,397 mi
- 04/05/202275,178 mi
- 26/04/202382,010 mi+6,832 mi
- 23/05/202488,944 mi+6,934 mi
- 24/05/202488,945 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,494 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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