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DC03 YHS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,229 mi
Last recorded147,229 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 147,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 144,347 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 144,342 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 140,320 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,569 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 131,622 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 127,061 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 122,236 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 122,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 117,637 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 110,959 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 110,959 miles

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

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,638 miles

engine and under covers fitted limiting inspection.

near and offside rear brake pipes corroded at hose ends

removed object from windscreen prior to test

Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near and offside rear brake pipes corroded at ends before hoses.

offside door mirror glass deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,119 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,037 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 77,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,767 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,774 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,460 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,978 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 54,978 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,751 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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DC03 YHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC03 YHS, 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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DC03 YHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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