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FD03 HLV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,034 mi
Last recorded127,034 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 127,034 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 127,034 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 125,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 122,311 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 122,311 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,638 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 102,638 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 81,068 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2011 80,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,934 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre perishing slightly

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

Offside front tyre perishing slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,799 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,064 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FD03 HLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD03 HLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD03 HLV registered?

FD03 HLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is FD03 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 HLV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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