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HV03 YRT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,454 mi
Last recorded117,454 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,454 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 117,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres cracked and perished advise replace

Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 19 May 2017 103,232 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 103,232 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 102,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens in poor condition beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens in poor condition beam image very poor (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/split (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 101,640 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 100,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s number plate lamp connections corroded.

possible oil leak from auto transmission oil pan/bell housing area????

Fail 12 Jun 2014 100,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers dirty/slimey/streaking,possible oil leak from auto transmission oil pan??

Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 98,698 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 97,940 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,134 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 92,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,339 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 81,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,598 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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HV03 YRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HV03 YRT, 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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HV03 YRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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