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SO52 HUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,020 mi
Last recorded63,020 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 HUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 63,020 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 58,601 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,590 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,988 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,983 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,712 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,622 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,574 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 49,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,143 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,111 miles

OIL LEAK AT REAR DIFF

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS ( GENERAL )

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust support bracket at gearbox is broken

front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrossion at support clamps

metal brake pipes front and rear have peeling of the plastic coating on most pipes

oil leak at rear diff casing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,156 miles

BAS/ESP light on

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,946 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,103 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 30,103 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

idealer bush has slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,011 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 21,344 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 21,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,098 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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SO52 HUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SO52 HUJ, 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 SO52 HUJ registered?

SO52 HUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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The MOT history for SO52 HUJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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