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YH03 BML

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,725 mi
Last recorded198,725 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 198,725 miles

Nearside Front head lamp pattern poor just in spec

Offside Front head lamp pattern poor just in spec

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses rusting

Pass 9 Jun 2017 189,976 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe to flexi hose rusting

Offside Rear brake pipe to flexi hose rusting

brake pipe front of f/tank rusting

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2016 180,611 miles

rear tyres worn to wear bands

slight exhaust blow centre section and support rusted through

Fail 3 Jun 2016 180,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall cracked showing cords under load (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed walls showing cords under load (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres worn to wear bands

slight exhaust blow centre section and support rusted through

Pass 28 May 2015 169,943 miles

exhaust rusting centre box slight blow centre rear support bracket rusted badly and detached

o/s/f fog lamp n/working

Pass 23 May 2014 161,433 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges void of tread remaining tread worn close to wear bands

Fail 22 May 2014 161,433 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges void of tread remaining tread worn close to wear bands

head lamp patterns poor just in spec /lens reguires attension/

o/s/f fog lamp not working

rear brake inbalance just in spec

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 10 Jun 2013 153,574 miles

centre rear exhaust support rusted away

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Jun 2012 145,366 miles

centre exhaust bracket rusted away system still supported

rear tyres close to wear bands

Fail 31 May 2012 145,366 miles

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

brake pads low all round

centre exhaust bracket rusted away system still supported

rear tyres close to wear bands

Pass 25 May 2011 133,117 miles

brake pedal rubber worn exhaust front bracket rusted bad and rear bracket rusting

Pass 26 May 2010 123,026 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 123,026 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES & CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT IN MY OPINION ( DANGEROUS ) ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON -------- -----------

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 18 May 2009 110,510 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 96,739 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 31 May 2007 83,870 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 83,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

water in o/s door mirror glass just in spec

Pass 9 May 2006 58,829 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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YH03 BML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH03 BML, 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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YH03 BML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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