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HT03 DZC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,953 mi
Last recorded66,953 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 66,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,492 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,931 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,428 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,434 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 61,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,306 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 59,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,593 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 56,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

fitted with engine covers and under trays

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,370 miles

fitted with engine covers and under trays

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers inop

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers inop

Fail 17 Jun 2014 55,134 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers inop

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,136 miles

headlamp washers inop

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see certain items

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,745 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlamp washers inop

Fail 26 Jun 2012 51,745 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlamp washers inop

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,814 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,974 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,363 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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HT03 DZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HT03 DZC, 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 HT03 DZC registered?

HT03 DZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for HT03 DZC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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