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HT53 HDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,783 mi
Last recorded105,783 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 HDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,783 miles

esp on

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 105,783 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

esp on

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,387 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 84,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front O/S and N/S headlights slightly faded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 84,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front O/S and N/S headlights slightly faded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,177 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F TYRE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Front O/S/F WHEEL BUCKLED ON INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,183 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

front wipers smearing

Fail 6 Oct 2016 66,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

front wipers smearing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,139 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 59,139 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust bracket rear excessivly corroded but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,281 miles

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,459 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,596 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 32,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,453 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 14,070 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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HT53 HDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 HT53 HDJ, 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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HT53 HDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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