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HF53 ALU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,548 mi
Last recorded125,548 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 ALU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2023 125,548 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,117 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 122,113 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working front and rear (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,105 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 107,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,070 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,251 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 106,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2016 92,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,231 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,872 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,235 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,209 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,107 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,697 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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HF53 ALU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HF53 ALU, 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 HF53 ALU registered?

HF53 ALU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HF53 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 ALU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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