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HF03 YWV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,206 mi
Last recorded134,206 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 YWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 134,206 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 134,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 124,093 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 124,093 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 120,041 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 120,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,112 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,361 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 112,349 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,298 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 63,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54,071 miles

osr wheel has been welded

Pass 4 May 2011 51,648 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 49,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 46,925 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 46,863 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak from gear box

parking brake travel high

Pass 7 May 2008 40,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2007 33,827 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 25,192 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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HF03 YWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HF03 YWV, 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 HF03 YWV registered?

HF03 YWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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