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HD53 JUE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,732 mi
Last recorded90,732 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 JUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 4 Dec 2019 90,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides due to the opaque lenses. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens opaque and need polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible two bolts (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sunvisor bracket broken and have protruding sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp lens opaque and need polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 88,021 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,909 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,313 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,764 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,228 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,351 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,570 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,053 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 28,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,301 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear 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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HD53 JUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HD53 JUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD53 JUE registered?

HD53 JUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is HD53 JUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 JUE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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