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MJ03 HVA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,801 mi
Last recorded140,801 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 HVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 140,801 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 140,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 139,059 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 136,618 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 136,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 28 Nov 2016 133,579 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2015 130,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' close to limit (8.3.1a)

center exhaust clamp broken (but not blowing)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Nov 2014 126,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 126,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 122,632 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 117,932 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 117,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 111,507 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 111,507 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 104,708 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 104,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 97,185 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 92,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 57,892 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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MJ03 HVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ03 HVA, 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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MJ03 HVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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