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DK03 YBV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 YBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 132,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 131,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

undre tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 121,735 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 121,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/ZR17 95W (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/ZR17 95W (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,795 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,682 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,914 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,237 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 66,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,229 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,555 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 55,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,469 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,978 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 21,551 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)

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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DK03 YBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DK03 YBV, 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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DK03 YBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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