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YE03 SWD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

102,112 mi
Last recorded102,112 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,112 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 102,112 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake disc worn, slide scoring but ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,637 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall shows slight damage possibly due to tyre running flat.

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to front windscreen 150mm into swept area not signifacently affecting veiw of the road.

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 30 Nov 2020 95,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm compliance bush seperated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slow to react. (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm compliance bush seperated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre walls worn due to being run soft .(internal damage suspected). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner D bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to front windscreen 150mm into swept area not signifacantly affecting view of the road.

parking brake foot pedal not returning fully after operation.

temporary fuel cap fitted and complies.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 91,573 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 91,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,631 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 87,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,135 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 79,107 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 74,877 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Fail 12 Mar 2016 74,877 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,459 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,821 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,016 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,101 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 59,101 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 58,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,670 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 50,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 45,991 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 45,991 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,460 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 31,252 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2007 13,018 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 10,270 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 10,270 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 10,232 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 YE03 SWD, 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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YE03 SWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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