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HY03 UBU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,786 mi
Last recorded37,786 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 UBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 37,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 36,185 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,005 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres wareing on outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,750 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,035 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,045 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,623 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,712 miles

water damage rear no plate

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,125 miles

Front tyres low.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Play in o/s/f ball joint.

Rear tyres bald on edges.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,462 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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HY03 UBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HY03 UBU, 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 HY03 UBU registered?

HY03 UBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is HY03 UBU safe to buy?

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