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KY03 KYB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,723 mi
Last recorded171,723 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 KYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 171,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 170,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 169,797 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 161,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 155,387 miles

Front jacking points missing

Front shock absorbers corroded

Front wheel bearings have play

both sills corroded towards rear

defective lamp warning light on but all testable items working at the time of test

general corrosion on underside of vehicle that is not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of sills

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Aug 2019 155,387 miles

Front jacking points missing

Front shock absorbers corroded

Front wheel bearings have play

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

both sills corroded towards rear

defective lamp warning light on but all testable items working at the time of test

general corrosion on underside of vehicle that is not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of sills

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 146,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective pore image or bulb (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components generally corroded.

all tyres slightly cracked/perished on shoulders

exhaust mounting to gearbox detatched,

fuel /small vent pipe badly corroded.

plastic outer sill covers fitted.

slight leak from steering damper.

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 17 Aug 2018 146,730 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deterioated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deterioated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components generally corroded.

all tyres slightly cracked/perished on shoulders

exhaust mounting to gearbox detatched,

fuel /small vent pipe badly corroded.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

one sidelight not working o/s/r

plastic outer sill covers fitted.

slight leak from steering damper.

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 134,430 miles

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

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

all suspension components rusty

engine management light on

exhaust system rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 129,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

headlamp beam patterns weak

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 129,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

headlamp beam patterns weak

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2016 127,516 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

central exhaust support broken off

Fail 10 Jun 2015 124,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

central exhaust support broken off

Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,199 miles

Engine management light on

Slight movement in offside inner track rod ball

Pass 29 May 2013 112,602 miles

Engine management light on

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

Slight movement in offside steering arm joint

Wiper blade split on ends

Pass 22 May 2012 102,799 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 96,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 81,925 miles

Front exhaust mounting deteraiting

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2008 61,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 48,835 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 30,873 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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KY03 KYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KY03 KYB, 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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KY03 KYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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