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S33 PDH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,204 mi
Last recorded50,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 PDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 50,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 50,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 34,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 34,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 34,236 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 34,210 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 34,166 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 34,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,333 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 33,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,316 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 33,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r/ tyre perrished and splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,889 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,861 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 13,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,707 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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S33 PDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S33 PDH, 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 S33 PDH registered?

S33 PDH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is S33 PDH safe to buy?

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