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MH03 SVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,045 mi
Last recorded154,045 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 SVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 154,045 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

glass tinted.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 154,045 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

glass tinted.

Pass 25 Jan 2020 143,869 miles

parking brake travel a bit far, also just met limit.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 134,292 miles

Rear hand brake only just met limit

Fail 30 Jan 2019 134,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake only just met limit

Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

Fail 31 Jan 2018 123,638 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,697 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 108,697 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak around front of engine (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 97,189 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 86,421 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 86,419 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,527 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 81,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,929 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,976 miles

Manufactors undertrays fitted

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,652 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,965 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,889 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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MH03 SVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MH03 SVZ, 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 MH03 SVZ registered?

MH03 SVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is MH03 SVZ safe to buy?

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