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YE03 URJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

113,024 mi
Last recorded113,024 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 URJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 113,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 110,797 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 110,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 110,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 2x hangers broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 104,980 miles

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

Offside Front exhaust hanger

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s / o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 26 Jan 2022 104,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front exhaust hanger

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s / o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,853 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 97,853 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.10mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 86,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.10mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 76,712 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slight damage to wheel protective edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged rim seal protective edge of alloy chunck missing (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre slight perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides = hard pipes before the flexi on the caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,636 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front rear bush. (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm rear bush. (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both. (4.1.D.1e)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,157 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,157 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted, both front tyres wearing very slightly on edges of tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,020 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,252 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,985 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,618 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 50,618 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 50,577 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,031 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres down to 2mm tread depth.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 42,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres down to 2mm tread depth.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,714 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 URJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 URJ, 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 URJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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