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YIJ 8099

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,798 mi
Last recorded123,798 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIJ 8099
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,798 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door card removed (door still opens with cable)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 123,790 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall(not to cord) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 30 Jul 2019 120,948 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 118,495 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

mid exhaust deteriorated and slight leak

Pass 17 Jul 2017 116,238 miles

both headlamps poor.

slight corrosion to centre exhaust.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 116,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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)

both headlamps poor.

slight corrosion to centre exhaust.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,171 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 107,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,778 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 107,754 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,389 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,089 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,931 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,633 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge 2mm to 0mm

Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,881 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,201 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,217 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 43,217 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,370 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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YIJ 8099 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YIJ 8099, 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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YIJ 8099 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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