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H17 KLP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,952 mi
Last recorded132,952 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 KLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 132,952 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 132,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 127,601 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 127,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 122,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,544 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 115,240 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,294 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,103 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 79,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 77,062 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,010 miles

advised engine cover fitted obscuring view

advised front exhaust brakets rusty

advised rear exhaust corroded slight blow

advised under trays fitted obsuing view

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front link rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in nearside front link rod

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,671 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,176 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,448 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,936 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 37,935 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,343 miles

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

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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H17 KLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H17 KLP, 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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H17 KLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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