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YM03 OYS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,099 mi
Last recorded131,099 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 OYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 131,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 131,099 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 114,641 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 114,638 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 107,323 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 107,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,012 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 98,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,747 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,920 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,903 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,024 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,024 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 41,021 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,595 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 OYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YM03 OYS, 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 YM03 OYS registered?

YM03 OYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YM03 OYS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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