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HT03 TLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,932 mi
Last recorded117,932 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 117,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side front suspension rear arm inner bush perishing

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge nearing limit

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,246 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 105,244 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 94,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2013 94,368 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2012 83,174 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 83,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,910 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 61,910 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,195 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,046 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 TLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HT03 TLK, 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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HT03 TLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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