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SH03 NKS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,501 mi
Last recorded133,501 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 NKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,501 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 128,037 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,984 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 95,689 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 89,306 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 84,018 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 84,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2011 79,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,777 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,625 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 68,625 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,554 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 60,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,130 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 31,798 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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SH03 NKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH03 NKS, 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 SH03 NKS registered?

SH03 NKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SH03 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 NKS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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