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SA03 HSU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,431 mi
Last recorded128,431 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 HSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 128,431 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 30 Jan 2015 125,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service due

Fail 9 Jan 2015 125,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 123,381 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 123,376 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise coming from offside rear wheel area ,, requires further investagation

Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,454 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 118,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 103,833 miles

F/BRAKE DISC WORN

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

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)

R/BRAKE DISC WORN

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 103,833 miles

F/BRAKE DISC WORN

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

R/BRAKE DISC WORN

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 98,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 88,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,770 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,891 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 42,863 miles

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

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

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 HSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA03 HSU, 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 SA03 HSU registered?

SA03 HSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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