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YM03 HZE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,352 mi
Last recorded100,352 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 HZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 100,352 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides -- Lightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn & out of shape on inside edge -- 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides -- Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 89,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor at sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 89,159 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor at sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 79,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2022 69,621 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 69,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,366 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 62,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,941 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 46,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,873 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS STARTING TO FOG

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM BOLTS

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,873 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LIGHT AND FOG LAMP (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM BOLTS

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS STARTING TO FOG

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,518 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,801 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 29,286 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 29,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,135 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre tread

rear tyres inner walls cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2011 25,127 miles

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

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

front number plate insecure

nail in n/s/rear tyre tread

rear tyres inner walls cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,082 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 22,082 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,806 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,287 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,133 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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YM03 HZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YM03 HZE, 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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YM03 HZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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