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AC03 HWE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,306 mi
Last recorded106,306 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,306 miles

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

service/parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Fail 8 Aug 2017 106,306 miles

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

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

service/parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens dull and diffusing the pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in the tyre tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens dull and diffusing the pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 93,044 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,158 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,360 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,301 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 73,188 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 69,795 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 69,793 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2009 67,021 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2008 63,591 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,255 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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AC03 HWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AC03 HWE, 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 AC03 HWE registered?

AC03 HWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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