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KE03 DYS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,766 mi
Last recorded136,766 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 136,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 136,724 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 129,743 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 126,293 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 126,293 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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 122,782 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (front most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (rear most arm) close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator switch in poor condition

offside door mirror glass cracked but not effecting view

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes and slight play in drop link lower bush nearside rear

Fail 1 Jun 2020 122,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (front most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (rear most arm) close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dampness to bottom of diesel pump but no leak found time of test

indicator switch in poor condition

offside door mirror glass cracked but not effecting view

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes and slight play in drop link lower bush nearside rear

Pass 24 May 2019 115,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator switch in poor condition

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link lower bush

Fail 18 May 2019 115,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator switch in poor condition

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link lower bush

Pass 16 May 2018 109,068 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 103,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre heavily perished and stepped on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

Fail 2 May 2017 103,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyre pressures require attention

o/s/f tyre heavily perished and stepped on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

Pass 9 May 2016 99,050 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,888 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 94,747 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 94,747 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 246,851 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 246,851 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 89,244 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,197 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 81,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,046 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre splitting on inner face.

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner face.

offside front tyre splitting on inner face.

offside rear tyre splitting on inner face

Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,428 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,153 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,017 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 47,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 41,209 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,344 miles

both front castor bushes cracking

front discs ridged and worn

nearside wheel rims dented inner side

Fail 25 May 2006 19,132 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 19,132 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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KE03 DYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KE03 DYS, 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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KE03 DYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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