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RA03 HKU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,824 mi
Last recorded136,824 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 HKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 136,824 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 134,997 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 128,008 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 10 Jan 2023 116,562 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,046 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,841 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 94,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 86,168 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 83,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,731 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 76,803 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 71,354 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 65,259 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,574 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 61,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 44,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 36,304 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 32,178 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,126 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,961 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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RA03 HKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RA03 HKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA03 HKU registered?

RA03 HKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is RA03 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 HKU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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