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SA03 HJT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,893 mi
Last recorded79,893 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 HJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 79,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,825 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 73,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,216 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,029 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,408 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,597 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,410 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,021 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 52,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,629 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,629 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,173 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 13,012 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 3 Jul 2008 10,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,044 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,808 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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SA03 HJT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 SA03 HJT, 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

How do I check the history of SA03 HJT?

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What year was SA03 HJT registered?

SA03 HJT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is SA03 HJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 HJT 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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