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WP03 YAY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,098 mi
Last recorded131,098 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 YAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 131,098 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rusted below car

Pass 14 Oct 2021 127,211 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Getting excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR brake hose cracking - perishing! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 124,514 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 119,162 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 109,189 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,736 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,715 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,060 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 103,060 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,851 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 86,566 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 86,561 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,853 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 76,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,320 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge recomend tracking

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge borderline

Fail 22 Dec 2009 69,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner & outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge borderline

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,575 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 44,575 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 23,102 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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WP03 YAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WP03 YAY, 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 WP03 YAY registered?

WP03 YAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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