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HT03 XHU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,494 mi
Last recorded135,494 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 XHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 135,494 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 135,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 129,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,468 miles

Covers fitted

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

N/S/R Tyres has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,200 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 125,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front and n/s rear tyres has slight wall crackes

Pass 21 Feb 2014 116,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre inner edge feathering

o/s/r tyre inner wall cut

Fail 7 Sep 2012 115,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 115,033 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,269 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2011 103,579 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,493 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 88,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,865 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 62,242 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,368 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,521 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 XHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

HT03 XHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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