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HY53 OGB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,315 mi
Last recorded155,315 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 155,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 152,902 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 148,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 138,065 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 138,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 123,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 120,095 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 112,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays and covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 May 2016 110,111 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 105,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,496 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscurring vision of various components.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,922 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,520 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,094 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,991 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,158 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 31,145 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges

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 OGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OGB, 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 OGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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