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HF53 PXN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,475 mi
Last recorded124,475 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 PXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 124,475 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 124,471 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 122,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 122,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,952 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,336 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 109,603 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 104,376 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,812 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,573 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,423 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,436 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 74,436 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 74,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 74,375 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 67,467 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,966 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,067 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 50,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,426 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,408 miles

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

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

underboby covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,579 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,389 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,497 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 PXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXN, 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 PXN registered?

HF53 PXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is HF53 PXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 PXN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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