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GJ03 YNE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,474 mi
Last recorded149,474 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 YNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 149,474 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 149,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 144,399 miles

Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch faulty Indicators can not be turned constantly on. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bracket broken headlight still secure

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Section metal bracket not attached to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged To mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 141,995 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty Indicators can not be turned constantly on. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp - bracket broken but still secure.

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 141,982 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 141,981 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 146,642 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 140,642 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system both front to rear pips near subframe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 140,627 miles

all rear suspension parts corroded

both front steel brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear flexible brake hoses cracked and perished

both rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

engine covers fitted obscuring items of test

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/r drop link

undertrays covers fitted obscuring items of test

Fail 1 Nov 2017 140,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all rear suspension parts corroded

both front steel brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear flexible brake hoses cracked and perished

both rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

engine covers fitted obscuring items of test

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/r drop link

undertrays covers fitted obscuring items of test

Pass 25 Oct 2016 137,310 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 137,310 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional tyre fitted backwards. (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 144,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 134,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2014 126,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 117,101 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 117,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 105,871 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 94,397 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 85,107 miles

front no.plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 May 2009 73,903 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 64,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,929 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,036 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,036 miles

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

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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GJ03 YNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ03 YNE, 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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GJ03 YNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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