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SK03 HHG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,718 mi
Last recorded63,718 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 HHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,718 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

front discs worn

Fail 13 Jul 2023 63,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blow (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake pipes corroded

front discs worn

o/s/r brake disc back plate scuffing disc

Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,663 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small amount of run-out on front discs

Fail 16 Dec 2013 63,663 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2012 62,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,858 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 58,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,499 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,551 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 49,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009
Fail 8 Apr 2009

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 3,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,861 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 19,861 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SK03 HHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SK03 HHG, 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 SK03 HHG registered?

SK03 HHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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