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HK53 FPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,981 mi
Last recorded117,981 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 117,981 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 117,981 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 110,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 110,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 103,686 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 103,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 97,518 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 90,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,622 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,189 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 72,189 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,421 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

srs light on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,972 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,682 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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HK53 FPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HK53 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

HK53 FPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is HK53 FPJ safe to buy?

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