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SK52 YRT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 YRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 108,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear above tank/axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear above tank/axle (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective offside front sensor linkage broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working not working and lens smashed (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

coolent warning on dash

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,254 miles

front brake pads worn and discs lipped/worn

nearside rear tyre has kerbing damage

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

some corrosion on front to rear and rear brake pipes

some fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 2 Dec 2015 105,254 miles

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

front brake pads worn and discs lipped/worn

nearside rear tyre has kerbing damage

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

some corrosion on front to rear and rear brake pipes

some fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2014 100,616 miles

front brake application slightly uneven and fluctuating

offside front tyre has several chunks out of tread area

some corrosion on both rear brake pipes at rear flexi pipes

some play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 3 Dec 2014 100,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake application slightly uneven and fluctuating

offside front tyre has several chunks out of tread area

some corrosion on both rear brake pipes at rear flexi pipes

some play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,389 miles

exhaust rear heatshield loose

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

some corrosion on both rear brake pipes

some fluctuation on both front brakes

Fail 2 Dec 2013 95,388 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust rear heatshield loose

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

parking brake application uneven

some corrosion on both rear brake pipes

some fluctuation on both front brakes

Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

some corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

some play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,543 miles

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

n/s/f wheel has a buckle in it.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 73,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f wheel has a buckle in it.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 62,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front discs scored

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,726 miles

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

front discs scored

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,701 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 52,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,995 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 39,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,709 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 27,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,870 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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SK52 YRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SK52 YRT, 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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SK52 YRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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