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HF03 YTB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,280 mi
Last recorded133,280 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 YTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 133,280 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 127,704 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 127,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 126,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 126,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 121,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 105,104 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 105,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 115,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 80,714 miles

advise to change n/s/front tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 38,460 miles

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

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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HF03 YTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF03 YTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF03 YTB registered?

HF03 YTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 May 2003.

Is HF03 YTB safe to buy?

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