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R66 HCH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,255 mi
Last recorded112,255 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 HCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 112,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,955 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 91,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,305 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))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 88,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,111 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 84,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

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)

Plastic covers prevent full underside inspection.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 84,109 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

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)

Plastic covers prevent full underside inspection.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 84,098 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,001 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 75,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside front (8.2.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken offside front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,224 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 58,144 miles

EML lamp on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 51,966 miles

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

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

e.m.l light is on

o/s/f head light beam is poor

o/s/f head light lense is poor

scuff marks to both rear tyres

tear mark to n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,239 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 47,239 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,979 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 33,979 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,024 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,297 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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R66 HCH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel 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 R66 HCH, 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 R66 HCH registered?

R66 HCH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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