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Y4 DVA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

218,178 mi
Last recorded218,178 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 218,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 199,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 199,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 184,215 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

General vehicle condition under Neath rusty

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear brake ferrules rusty

Pass 4 May 2017 163,055 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 163,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens discoloured/dulled (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

play in n/s/f steel suspension arm balljoint

Pass 22 Apr 2016 145,171 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 129,925 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 113,399 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Outer Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre Small Cut on Inner Wall

Rear Exhaust Box Slightly Deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2014 113,398 miles

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

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

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Outer Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre Small Cut on Inner Wall

Rear Exhaust Box Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,885 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,967 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r spring corroded

o/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads worn

rear springs not visable, coverd by plastic

rear tyres worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r spring corroded

o/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads worn

rear springs not visable, coverd by plastic

rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,988 miles

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

front trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,668 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,307 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,494 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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Y4 DVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y4 DVA, 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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Y4 DVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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