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H12 PHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,942 mi
Last recorded91,942 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 91,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,519 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 90,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 90,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 89,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine MIL lamp on

Fail 13 Aug 2021 86,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine MIL lamp on

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,341 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 85,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,740 miles

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,741 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2018 80,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside rear space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,460 miles

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

engine light on

rear axle leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,152 miles

rear diff slight leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,538 miles

Rear differential weeping oil slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,858 miles

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

Rear differential weeping oil from a seal.

Rear exhaust silencer has a very small hole caused by corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,441 miles

Slight oil weep from rear diff

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,246 miles

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

Rear diff weeping very slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,797 miles

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,472 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,872 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,725 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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H12 PHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H12 PHJ, 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 H12 PHJ registered?

H12 PHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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