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HS03 OOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,037 mi
Last recorded110,037 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 OOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 110,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 110,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,103 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,940 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 95,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,496 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 77,486 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 77,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 75,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes grabbing on slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,019 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 75,019 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

nearside park brake needs attention

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,453 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,533 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,656 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 72,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,855 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYED EDGES OF WEBBING.BOTH FRONT THRUST ARM BUSHES SPLIT/TORN.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,308 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 62,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 52,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,579 miles

front tyres wearing on edges nearside front near limit in places

Pass 14 Jun 2008 39,107 miles

Inner front brake pads worn to approx,6 to 7mm.

Nearside front seat belt slow to recoil.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear-outer brake pad worn to approx,5 to 6mm.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,060 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,465 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 OOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OOJ, 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 HS03 OOJ registered?

HS03 OOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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