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FM03 YSX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,439 mi
Last recorded127,439 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 YSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 127,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x1 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 126,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 126,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 123,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 106,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,026 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2014 82,439 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust coroded

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,254 miles

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

damage to windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2012 69,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

damage to windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,346 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 47,346 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges (very close to exposing cords on inside edge)

Rear (wider) wheels are fitted to front with undersized tyres fitted and front wheels fitted to rear

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cut to tred n/s/f tyre

not all high level stop lamp bulbs working

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,651 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 20,499 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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FM03 YSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FM03 YSX, 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 FM03 YSX registered?

FM03 YSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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