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SM03 HYH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,560 mi
Last recorded161,560 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 HYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 161,560 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body / sills x 2 has corrossion

Fail 3 Sep 2019 161,560 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body / sills x 2 has corrossion

Pass 24 Aug 2018 154,679 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 24 Aug 2018 154,679 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 11 Oct 2016 142,364 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 129,183 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly chafed

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

Front headlights misty

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 118,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2013 99,807 miles

brake pad sign on

Fail 18 Jun 2013 99,745 miles

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

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

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

brake pad sign on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 25,420 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 16,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,955 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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SM03 HYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM03 HYH, 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 SM03 HYH registered?

SM03 HYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for SM03 HYH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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