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HFX 399E

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,601 mi
Last recorded155,601 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFX 399E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 155,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requires attention

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

Underbody/suspension/subframe corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2025 149,186 miles

Fuel pipes by fuel filter slightly damp potential fuel leak or previous leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody/suspension/subframe corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2025 149,186 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes by fuel filter slightly damp potential fuel leak or previous leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody/suspension/subframe corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 144,376 miles

Brake pedal travels slightly further than usual. (Advise further brake inspection)

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underbody corrosion on undercarriage and suspension components

Fail 24 Aug 2024 144,067 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both cannot see visible pattern on headlamp aim test (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underbody corrosion on undercarriage and suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,657 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 128,577 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 128,577 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,579 miles

play to o/s front top strut mounting

rear fuel hose perished

Fail 8 Jun 2021 123,537 miles

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

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

play to o/s front top strut mounting

rear fuel hose perished

Pass 16 Jun 2020 120,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 118,450 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2019 118,448 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 109,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 98,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 90,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 90,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,786 miles

N/S & O/S head lamp washers inop

Fail 14 Jul 2014 82,786 miles

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

N/S & O/S head lamp washers inop

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,770 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 72,843 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

slight damage to car

Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,261 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhuast hanger missing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,640 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 62,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,549 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 58,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,645 miles

o/s rear inner brake pad almost touching stop

Fail 10 Dec 2007 45,645 miles

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

o/s rear inner brake pad almost touching stop

Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,366 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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HFX 399E is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HFX 399E, 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 HFX 399E registered?

HFX 399E is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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