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DH03 EEN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,774 mi
Last recorded115,774 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 EEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,774 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 115,082 miles

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

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

Pass 11 May 2017 110,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2017 110,816 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 105,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Various Suspension Components Rusted

Pass 13 May 2015 98,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroaded.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 98,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroaded.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 91,532 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 91,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,014 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 86,014 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,525 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp corroded off and missing.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,433 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 78,433 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 29 Apr 2010 73,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

plastic guard fitted under vehicle,unable to view some testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 40,127 miles

rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 3 May 2006 31,629 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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DH03 EEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel 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 DH03 EEN, 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 EEN registered?

DH03 EEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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