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S26 HKM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,261 mi
Last recorded101,261 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 HKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 101,261 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 98,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 97,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,693 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 96,689 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 94,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2017 94,671 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,610 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 94,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,787 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 90,772 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 90,639 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,399 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 72,617 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2011 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,769 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 61,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mounting insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,899 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 52,824 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,158 miles

High Level stop lamp missing

SRS lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Jul 2008 44,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

High Level stop lamp missing

Pass 31 May 2007 35,627 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 35,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side front tyre worn on outside edge

srs light on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,361 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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S26 HKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S26 HKM, 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 S26 HKM registered?

S26 HKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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