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Y3 HBW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,248 mi
Last recorded107,248 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 HBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,248 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 107,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 104,343 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,032 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 100,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,025 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,304 miles

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

Osr lense cracked

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,505 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 84,370 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inside edge and is on legal limit must be replaced as soon as possible.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 84,370 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inside edge and is on legal limit must be replaced as soon as possible.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,043 miles

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

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

recommend both nearside and offside front tyres to be replaced as soon as possible.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,841 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 61,841 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 54,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to front bumper

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,810 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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Y3 HBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y3 HBW, 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 Y3 HBW registered?

Y3 HBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is Y3 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 HBW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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