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MP03 HFK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,593 mi
Last recorded188,593 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 HFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,957cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 188,593 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 188,593 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 168,444 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch sticking (3.1 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge. 225/45/17

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 168,441 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play forward most arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release does not release correctly and causing parking brake light to stay on (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch sticking (3.1 (c))

Indicator switch faulty will not stay on unless held (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge. 225/45/17

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,925 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 22 Mar 2017 94,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,236 miles

handbrake warning light on

Fail 8 Mar 2016 89,194 miles

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

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

handbrake warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,052 miles

slight edge wear to offside front tyre

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight edge wear to offside front tyre

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

transmission oil sump leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

on both front axle, tyre size differ on both rear axle tyre size.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,083 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,526 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,573 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,447 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,119 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 37,817 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,406 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 24,029 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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MP03 HFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MP03 HFK, 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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MP03 HFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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