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B16 LKH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,367 mi
Last recorded157,367 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 157,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 152,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 147,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 147,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 143,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 13 Dec 2017 143,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Nov 2016 137,774 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 137,736 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 129,731 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 125,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,745 miles

Light fault on dash indecting fault but fault not present

Fail 1 Nov 2013 112,745 miles

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

Light fault on dash indecting fault but fault not present

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,221 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,155 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,820 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 40,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,603 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,599 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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B16 LKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B16 LKH, 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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B16 LKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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