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YE03 HCE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,536 mi
Last recorded97,536 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 HCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 97,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 92,613 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 92,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,051 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 86,277 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,192 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 85,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,775 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,578 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 83,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,024 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,483 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,771 miles

Exhaust centre mount broken.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust centre mount broken.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both number plates deteriorated

both rear tyres very close to limit

centre exhaust bracket weak

tyre walls damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,417 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 75,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 68,125 miles

front number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 8 May 2007 58,563 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 58,560 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2006 43,630 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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YE03 HCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE03 HCE, 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 YE03 HCE registered?

YE03 HCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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