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HJ03 WBY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

327,573 mi
Last recorded327,573 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 WBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 327,573 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (booth sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (booth sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 186,235 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 186,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 182,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 252,673 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 220,225 miles

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

vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2018 220,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2016 126,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 116,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 111,264 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,264 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,527 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,525 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,395 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2012 89,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,996 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,708 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,756 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,075 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 51,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,042 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,051 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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HJ03 WBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HJ03 WBY, 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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HJ03 WBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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