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H13 DBB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,418 mi
Last recorded82,418 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 DBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 82,418 miles

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,803 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear substitute position lamps on

Fail 12 Apr 2025 80,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear substitute position lamps on

Fail 12 Nov 2024 80,760 miles

Direction indicator not working Both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi hose/brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 80,250 miles

Lens cover missing on Offside front side repeater

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake pipe has corrosion by flexi hose/brake pipe union

Various rear suspension components are corroded

Washers adjusted too high on windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2023 80,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lens cover missing on Offside front side repeater

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake pipe has corrosion by flexi hose/brake pipe union

Various rear suspension components are corroded

Washers adjusted too high on windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2022 77,285 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 76,008 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,860 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 69,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,994 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 53,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,864 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,661 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,619 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 24,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,640 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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H13 DBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 H13 DBB, 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 H13 DBB registered?

H13 DBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for H13 DBB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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