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HY53 DNF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,682 mi
Last recorded130,682 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 DNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 130,682 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to outer side wall 245/40/17

Fail 19 Sep 2017 130,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to outer side wall 245/40/17

Pass 11 Aug 2016 121,728 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on edges 225/45/17

both front tyres got cuts to side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2015 115,137 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2014 110,594 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 110,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 13 Oct 2012 90,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,118 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)

both front tyres are worn out of shape on the outside edge's

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,102 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,349 miles

Offside Front 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 15 Sep 2008 40,718 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully check sills & underside due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2008 40,718 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully check sills & underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,005 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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HY53 DNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HY53 DNF, 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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HY53 DNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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