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YK03 GPT

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

172,722 mi
Last recorded172,722 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 GPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 172,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2025 170,799 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 1 Nov 2025 170,799 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 167,139 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear and front both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 14 Sep 2024 167,139 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear and front both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Sep 2023 165,221 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle is corroded slightly

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted preventing some testable items to check

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2022 161,793 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 29 Aug 2022 161,793 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 1 Sep 2021 156,403 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 156,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 149,548 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 144,157 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 134,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,170 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 126,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 115,956 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 115,956 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2015 105,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 105,154 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,450 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 77,127 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,528 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,521 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,859 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,967 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 27,422 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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YK03 GPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 YK03 GPT, 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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What year was YK03 GPT registered?

YK03 GPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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