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HT52 PNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,771 mi
Last recorded113,771 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 PNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,771 miles

Covers & Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,211 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 105,179 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre heavily worn outer edge advise replace

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 103,090 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 103,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,728 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 88,950 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,948 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)

both front tyres wearing on edges and low, advise replaced and tracking check

Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,579 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,792 miles

trim covering the brake master cylinder and servo area

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

two bulbs not working within the high level stop light

Fail 8 Feb 2010 72,729 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

trim covering the brake master cylinder and servo area

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,189 miles

Both front tyre starting to wear on edges

Covers over both door sills and inner wings not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,473 miles

Covers over both front and rear inner wings, and both door sills, and all floors, not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Feb 2008 50,473 miles

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

Covers over both front and rear inner wings, and both door sills, and all floors, not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,199 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

covers over both door sills and both front and rear inner wings and most parts of floor/chassis members not allowing full inspection

very slight damage to near side front tyre wall

Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,064 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 PNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PNY, 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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HT52 PNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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