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BD03 YNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,494 mi
Last recorded82,494 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on inner wall and has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2022 82,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on inner wall and has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,662 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 78,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,428 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,480 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,209 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,209 miles

engine covers fitted at time of test

vehicle under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,482 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

could not display oil temp as no dip stick fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,482 miles

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

could not display oil temp as no dip stick fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,845 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 70,845 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 69,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,268 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,467 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,804 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,742 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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BD03 YNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD03 YNY, 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 BD03 YNY registered?

BD03 YNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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