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YK03 GRP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,322 mi
Last recorded86,322 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 GRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 86,322 miles

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

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)

slight play in steeringa arm's

Fail 7 May 2015 86,211 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

slight play in steeringa arm's

Pass 10 May 2014 77,228 miles

both front brake pipes are corroded

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,907 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 76,862 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

generally underside of vehicle rusty

off side front fog light not working

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,065 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 69,056 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,825 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,792 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 1 Apr 2009 36,467 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,800 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,503 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 18,503 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 8,276 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 GRP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK03 GRP, 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 GRP registered?

YK03 GRP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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