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HT03 XHD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,688 mi
Last recorded117,688 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 XHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 117,688 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 117,451 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,236 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 98,377 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 15 May 2014 98,370 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,558 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 88,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,882 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,089 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,089 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,556 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 XHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

HT03 XHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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