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KG03 YRS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,499 mi
Last recorded99,499 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 YRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,738 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 96,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,891 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front lower front arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,576 miles

advance movement in o/s/f steering arm just passed at time of test needs attention asap

headlight aims on upper limits

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2010 90,576 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advance movement in o/s/f steering arm just passed at time of test needs attention asap

headlight aims on upper limits

n/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6 mm at time of test only needs attention asap

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2009 85,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 85,885 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 81,994 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 81,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,118 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,799 miles

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)

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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KG03 YRS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG03 YRS, 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 KG03 YRS registered?

KG03 YRS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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