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YH03 RHV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,505 mi
Last recorded137,505 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 RHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 137,505 miles

under body surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 137,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2023 132,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 123,498 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 7 Apr 2021 123,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2020 116,170 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 116,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 106,433 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 105,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,612 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,214 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 74,575 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 70,931 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 67,182 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 67,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,973 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 60,844 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 56,629 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,854 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2009 52,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 45,283 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,403 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,962 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 RHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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