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DH03 AKG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,840 mi
Last recorded66,840 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 AKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 66,840 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 66,580 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault BAS warning (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working Built into door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet release lever broken / detached from release cable

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

Pass 25 May 2021 66,193 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,628 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,656 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,708 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,332 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Nov 2017 58,311 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,690 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,546 miles

Slight deterioration to o/s/r inner joint gaiter.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,702 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 27,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,098 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 19,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 15,520 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 12,058 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 12,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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DH03 AKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DH03 AKG, 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 DH03 AKG registered?

DH03 AKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DH03 AKG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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