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HT52 PLO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,141 mi
Last recorded98,141 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 PLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 98,141 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 98,136 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,006 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 88,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearwards arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,055 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 83,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front exhaust brackets broken

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearsidefront tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,330 miles

N/s/f and O/s/f track control arm bushes starting to seperate.

Slight runout detected on n/s/f brake.

Small chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,066 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,326 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,509 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 68,194 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,183 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)

Pass 25 May 2006 42,651 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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HT52 PLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT52 PLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT52 PLO registered?

HT52 PLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is HT52 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT52 PLO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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