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HG03 KDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,498 mi
Last recorded125,498 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 KDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 125,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 125,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 124,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 123,908 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front outer band (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 123,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 122,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 119,983 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

secured centre exhaust bracket (using hose clip)

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,160 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,016 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3.2mm

Offside rear tyre 2.8mm

Fail 8 Mar 2012 101,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre 3.2mm

Offside rear tyre 2.8mm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,510 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 82,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,377 miles

steering wheel out of alignment

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,640 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 17,183 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,834 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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HG03 KDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG03 KDZ, 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 HG03 KDZ registered?

HG03 KDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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