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HV03 ZGK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,931 mi
Last recorded203,931 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ZGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 203,931 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 315,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 184,533 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 184,530 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 7 Dec 2016 14,620 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 165,682 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 165,057 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 143,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,199 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 127,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 115,681 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 May 2011 112,498 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

water pump noise/play.......n/s/f brake hose to pipe clip movement

Fail 11 May 2011 112,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

water pump noise/play.......n/s/f brake hose to pipe clip movement

Fail 1 Jun 2010 100,898 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

full sheilds fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,898 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

full sheilds fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,038 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 87,036 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 79,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 74,227 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 66,295 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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HV03 ZGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HV03 ZGK, 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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HV03 ZGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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