MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Front rim repaired
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under body covered
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/s & O/s (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too low N/s & O/s (1.8)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced N/s & O/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel rim repaired.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Exhaust bracket detached
Outer sills and under body covered.
Rear sill backs corroded.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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YJ03 YVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 YJ03 YVD, 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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YJ03 YVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2003.
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