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H5 AFO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,048 mi
Last recorded132,048 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 AFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2024 132,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 127,403 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 122,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 118,171 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 118,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 115,607 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 114,053 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 111,285 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 107,955 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 107,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 101,962 miles

Rear Brake pads approx 80% worn.

Pass 28 May 2015 88,984 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 80,152 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2013 77,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 75,506 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 75,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,515 miles

Slight play in anti-roll bar drop links to front of vehicle.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,221 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side front seat belt is laze

near side front tyer is bald on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,470 miles

Rear no. plate starting to discolour, still legible at present

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,745 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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H5 AFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H5 AFO, 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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H5 AFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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