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SB52 HNO

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

158,675 mi
Last recorded158,675 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 HNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 158,675 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 158,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 157,705 miles

Offside Front wing holed

head lamp switch loose

Fail 24 Feb 2021 157,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box bracket brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing holed

head lamp switch loose

Pass 25 Feb 2020 168,841 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 168,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working all lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2019 155,792 miles

corrosion on under side

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 154,811 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All other rear arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

rear heat shield loose

Fail 19 Feb 2018 154,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding hand brake sticks on (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All other rear arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 Feb 2017 153,025 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 153,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 151,182 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 151,182 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 148,994 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 148,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 146,437 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 143,579 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

egm light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 139,688 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 139,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2 x front disc pitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 136,240 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroced and grooved

Fail 27 Jan 2011 136,240 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front discs corroced and grooved

Pass 26 Jan 2010 132,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 119,056 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 119,056 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 109,298 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 109,296 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 101,555 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 94,603 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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SB52 HNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SB52 HNO, 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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SB52 HNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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