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SK03 HKE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,311 mi
Last recorded129,311 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 HKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,311 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 129,307 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 127,214 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

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

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

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

front exhaust brackets snapped

headlights cloudy

rear suspension bush dry

rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 122,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 122,135 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,609 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,586 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,337 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 99,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,176 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 93,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,557 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,210 miles

o/s front bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,449 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play at o/s amd n/s front drop links

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,366 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 68,362 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,586 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,395 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 54,392 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,601 miles

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 no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,500 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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SK03 HKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HKE, 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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SK03 HKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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