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FH53 HKB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,879 mi
Last recorded75,879 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 75,879 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 83,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,563 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 66,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,124 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,585 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 28,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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FH53 HKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH53 HKB, 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 FH53 HKB registered?

FH53 HKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is FH53 HKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 HKB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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