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OU03 YNG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,562 mi
Last recorded125,562 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 YNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 125,562 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 125,562 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 122,066 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 122,066 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 114,958 miles

offside rear tyre perishing in treads & inner wall

Fail 12 Jul 2013 114,953 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing in treads & inner wall

Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,638 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 107,744 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate poor

n/s front track rod end gaiter split

Pass 20 Jan 2009 83,695 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2009 83,695 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2008 75,218 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,503 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,159 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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OU03 YNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OU03 YNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU03 YNG registered?

OU03 YNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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