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KH03 AVU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,197 mi
Last recorded87,197 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 AVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 87,197 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 87,195 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (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))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,965 miles

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 Rubber fuel lines perished

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,553 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))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 69,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,004 miles

nearside front tyre tread in poor condition/damaged

poor beam image from headlamps

wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2018 66,995 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam fault with switch (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

nearside front tyre tread in poor condition/damaged

poor beam image from headlamps

wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,044 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F & O/S/F upper ball joints have slight play (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R springs corroded, unable to check thoroughly for a fracture due to corrosion & location of lower part of springs within lower arm (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,495 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to tread 205/55/16

Fail 1 Sep 2016 59,488 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to tread 205/55/16

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre tread ON the legal limit! 1.6mm

Fail 25 Sep 2015 53,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre tread ON the legal limit! 1.6mm

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,076 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,037 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 43,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 43,394 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 43,132 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 38,338 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 32,282 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,610 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 21,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,385 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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KH03 AVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KH03 AVU, 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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What year was KH03 AVU registered?

KH03 AVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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