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HS03 NKU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,257 mi
Last recorded147,257 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 147,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 144,106 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 144,102 miles

Offside Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 141,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 138,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 135,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 130,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 122,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 122,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 112,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 112,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 102,390 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 102,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,197 miles

3rd brake light not working

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

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2011 89,998 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)

3rd brake light not working

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 79,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 68,689 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,150 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 56,143 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 40,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,321 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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HS03 NKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HS03 NKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS03 NKU registered?

HS03 NKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HS03 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 NKU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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