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HN53 VBT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,169 mi
Last recorded163,169 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 163,169 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 163,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached Offside bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Near side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 256,242 miles

All four tyres low on tread

Exhaust blow

Fail 18 Oct 2019 256,242 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All four tyres low on tread

Exhaust blow

Pass 19 Oct 2018 155,296 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 155,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 152,392 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 147,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 140,108 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 126,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre clamp cracking. Attention soon.

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f suspension strut gaitor missing.

o/s/r brake pad warning wire adrift, rubbing on driveshaft. Refitted during mot.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 117,239 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing out on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2013 117,238 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing out on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 107,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre is on legal minimum and will need attention very soon

offside front seatbelt webbing is starting to frey in places

Fail 16 Oct 2012 107,377 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre is on legal minimum and will need attention very soon

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,510 miles

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

Some wear to front brake discs.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 96,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,090 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,226 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 76,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,184 miles

both front tyres scrubbing edges

screw in offside front tyre

stone chips windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,810 miles

stone chip windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,937 miles

Camber bushes perishing.

Pads getting low all round.

Tyres getting low all round.

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 VBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HN53 VBT, 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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HN53 VBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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