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SA03 HSV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,291 mi
Last recorded123,291 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 HSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 119,354 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 119,282 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 117,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

ECU has a store fault but engine MIL is not on

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

dash displays rear lamps defecive

Fail 9 Jun 2022 117,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

ECU has a store fault but engine MIL is not on

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

dash displays rear lamps defecive

Pass 9 Jun 2021 117,036 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2020 116,509 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 112,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 105,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 98,868 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 93,174 miles

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine covers & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 6 May 2016 93,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine covers & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 12 May 2015 88,391 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 May 2015 88,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

engine managment light on

Pass 9 May 2014 87,755 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,556 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,439 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,754 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,013 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 HSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HSV, 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 HSV registered?

SA03 HSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is SA03 HSV safe to buy?

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