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HF03 JOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,170 mi
Last recorded89,170 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 JOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,170 miles

Both headlamps have a poor dip beam pattern, advise attention.

Front & rear flexible brake hoses o/s & n/s starting to crack/perish.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,645 miles

both dip beam pattens poor and light output re-duced (Advise attention Borderline

Pass 13 Apr 2021 70,924 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low at 3 mm.

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 70,837 miles

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

Both rear tyre treads getting low at 3 mm.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 70,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 59,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 63,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 61,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 58,985 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,390 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,406 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,621 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,158 miles

both front tyres perished on outer edge

both front tyres worn on edges

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 19 Dec 2011 60,505 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,566 miles

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

center exhaust clamp deteriorating

Fail 16 Dec 2010 58,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,458 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 56,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,833 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,176 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,520 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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HF03 JOJ 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 HF03 JOJ, 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 HF03 JOJ registered?

HF03 JOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HF03 JOJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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