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YF03 GLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,496 mi
Last recorded163,496 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 163,496 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 163,405 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 155,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside outer link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 155,197 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside outer link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 142,020 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside outer link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 141,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside outer link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,073 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 129,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 114,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 96,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,996 miles

Exhaust rear section mounting hook corroded.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,860 miles

Exhaust rear section front mounting hook corroded.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 68,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust rear section front mounting hook corroded.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 61,517 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2012

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,950 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,404 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,798 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 40,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2007 32,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,791 miles

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

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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YF03 GLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YF03 GLK, 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 YF03 GLK registered?

YF03 GLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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