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YJ52 SGG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,211 mi
Last recorded89,211 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 SGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 89,211 miles

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

covers fitted to underside

Fail 25 Nov 2019 89,211 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 31 May 2018 81,583 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 81,583 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,724 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

covers fitted underside

Fail 19 Jul 2016 73,724 miles

Emissions not tested blowing (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and center (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

covers fitted underside

Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,342 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,324 miles

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

some wear on inner face of both front discs

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,528 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 12,554 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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YJ52 SGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ52 SGG, 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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YJ52 SGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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