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HN53 DPU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,704 mi
Last recorded137,704 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 137,704 miles

Front discs wearing thin

nearside rear brake hose perished

offside rear brake hoses perished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 129,498 miles

Headlamp lenses clouded over, starting to affect beam pattern

Fail 5 Aug 2013 129,496 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp lenses clouded over, starting to affect beam pattern

Puncture in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 119,930 miles

O/S parking brake low effort compared to N/S, brake grinding during test.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 110,813 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 100,264 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,010 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,704 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,597 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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HN53 DPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HN53 DPU, 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 HN53 DPU registered?

HN53 DPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is HN53 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 DPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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