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HK53 ENU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,831 mi
Last recorded114,831 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 ENU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 114,831 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 114,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 109,087 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,648 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside 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 12 Jul 2018 88,816 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 88,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,381 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 82,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 69,686 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,310 miles

o/s and n/s front inner brake disc rusty and worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,718 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,257 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 48,257 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyre low on tread on limit

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,440 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges n/s front on legal limit

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn in center

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,594 miles

o/s and n/s front inner brake disc rusty and worn

Fail 21 Oct 2009 40,594 miles

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

o/s and n/s front inner brake disc rusty and worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,998 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 25,998 miles

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

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

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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HK53 ENU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK53 ENU, 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 HK53 ENU registered?

HK53 ENU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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