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HD52 HKE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 HKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,941 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall small damage, no cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer lower rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner drag link ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 70,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 68,968 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 66,558 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 65,915 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,234 miles

Engine/gearbox slight oil leaks.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,706 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,884 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outside edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,503 miles

Auxillary drive belts perished

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,925 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 41,925 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,468 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,102 miles

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

O/S/F Track rod end rubber boot split.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,233 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,922 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 29,922 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,845 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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HD52 HKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HD52 HKE, 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 HD52 HKE registered?

HD52 HKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is HD52 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD52 HKE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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