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SN53 HPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,306 mi
Last recorded193,306 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 HPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 193,306 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 193,306 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 175,727 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 175,727 miles

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

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

EML on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 156,956 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 137,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,542 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,768 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 116,768 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,476 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,508 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,261 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,002 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 43,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,154 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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SN53 HPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SN53 HPZ, 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 SN53 HPZ registered?

SN53 HPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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