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SB52 HNW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,217 mi
Last recorded183,217 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 HNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 183,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play steel one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 178,092 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 178,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 171,202 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 161,418 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 154,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 150,731 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 145,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 140,956 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 132,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

damage to n/s/f wheel

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges

operation of indicator stock

Fail 4 Oct 2010 132,810 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

damage to n/s/f wheel

o/s wing mirror

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges

operation of indicator stock

Fail 31 Aug 2009 124,625 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 124,625 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 108,340 miles

nsf tyre scrubb on outer. both rear tyres scrubb on outer and near 1.6mm. may need rear pads soon. both front flexi hoses have slight chaff damage,due to grommets out of place

Pass 9 Jan 2007 94,589 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 94,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer shoulders

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 HNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB52 HNW, 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 HNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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