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HL03 HDX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,306 mi
Last recorded46,306 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,306 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2013 43,876 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 43,876 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,625 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 38,625 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,715 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 29,713 miles

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

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

Offside front and nearside front torque reaction arm bushes starting to split

Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,968 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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HL03 HDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HL03 HDX, 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 HL03 HDX registered?

HL03 HDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is HL03 HDX safe to buy?

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