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YD03 FDA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,771 mi
Last recorded125,771 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 FDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 125,771 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 125,769 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 119,787 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Aug 2018 119,787 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe at front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipe just before fuel tank ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 112,059 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe at front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipe just before fuel tank ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 97,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 97,141 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,796 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011 60,658 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,065 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,182 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 55,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,860 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,209 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 44,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 36,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,895 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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YD03 FDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD03 FDA, 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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YD03 FDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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