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EX03 DHD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,758 mi
Last recorded220,758 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 DHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 220,758 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 220,758 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 215,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Various covers fitted.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 215,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Various covers fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 211,998 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 211,987 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 204,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 204,589 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 199,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2013 199,340 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 99,628 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,221 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,736 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 77,821 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,581 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,487 miles

rear number plate discoloured

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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EX03 DHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX03 DHD, 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 EX03 DHD registered?

EX03 DHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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