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FH52 NPP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,746 mi
Last recorded111,746 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 NPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 111,746 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 111,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,559 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 106,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 98,311 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 98,301 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 94,455 miles

Offside Front tyre has were on outer + inner edge

has under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2015 93,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,785 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 93,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f tyre bald inside

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,365 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,945 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,976 miles

Nearside rear jacking block missing Rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,775 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,721 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and scrubbing edges

Fail 29 Apr 2009 53,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and scrubbing edges

Pass 29 May 2008 36,308 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,362 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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FH52 NPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FH52 NPP, 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 FH52 NPP registered?

FH52 NPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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