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EJ52 HNE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,199 mi
Last recorded89,199 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 HNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,199 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dash cam fitted in drivers view

nearside and offside front headlights deteriorating

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2019 86,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dash cam fitted in drivers view

nearside and offside front headlights deteriorating

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dash cam fitted in drivers view

nearside and offside front headlights deteriorating

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,040 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,084 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,016 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise o/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2012 62,649 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,339 miles

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

nearside tyree has cuts in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,373 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,715 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,173 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 40,266 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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EJ52 HNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EJ52 HNE, 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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EJ52 HNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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