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LN03 HCK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

126,290 mi
Last recorded126,290 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 HCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 126,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 123,941 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,310 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 121,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 117,310 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil springs , anti roll bar and suspension arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,264 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,663 miles

car stalled at end of test

Pass 31 May 2019 96,107 miles

1 exhaust mount u/s

Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,195 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 May 2017 87,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 83,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 76,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front brake disc condition

o/s front tyre worn unevenly

rear tyres on the legal limit and worn on the inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,323 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 71,014 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,379 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 20 Jun 2012 67,379 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 27 May 2011 61,454 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 61,454 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,615 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,596 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,305 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 34,436 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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LN03 HCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 LN03 HCK, 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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LN03 HCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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