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YET 312

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,804 mi
Last recorded18,804 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYET 312
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 18,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 18,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 17,702 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 16,924 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 16,867 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 16,867 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 16,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 28 Jun 2022 16,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2021 16,147 miles

Underside components corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2021 16,147 miles

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

Front discs pitting inner edges

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside components corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2020 15,558 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 15,558 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 14,935 miles

Front discs pitted inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre damage to sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 14,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front discs pitted inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre damage to sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 14,352 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2018 14,351 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 13,804 miles

Nearside Front Top mount rough

Fail 17 Oct 2017 13,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear shocks corroded

Front discs pitted and scored

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Locking mechanism was locked in wrong position (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Top mount rough

Nearside Front Wheel binding

Under cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 13,017 miles

n/s front tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,750 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 10,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 10,363 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2013 9,356 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 8,480 miles

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

both front tyres perished

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,504 miles

slight screen damage by wiper

Pass 12 Oct 2010 6,626 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 5,598 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 5,596 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 5,142 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 4,072 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 4,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 3,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YET 312 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YET 312, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YET 312 registered?

YET 312 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is YET 312 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YET 312 shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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