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YR03 VUH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 VUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes over subframe to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

subframe showing sighs of corrision

Fail 8 Jan 2024 109,864 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim both front (5.2.3 (k))

subframe showing sighs of corrision

Pass 20 Dec 2022 100,491 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main line front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sliding gland (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,589 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 91,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 91,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2020 91,497 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2019 86,611 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 80,730 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust mounting corroded but still adequately supported

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2017 77,838 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust mounting corroded but still adequately supported

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2017 77,838 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust mounting corroded but still adequately supported

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2016 74,244 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust mounting corroded but still adequately supported

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2015 69,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 69,773 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 66,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 62,139 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)

Fail 16 May 2013 61,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 30 May 2012 56,932 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 56,887 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 52,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,936 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,112 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,521 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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YR03 VUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YR03 VUH, 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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YR03 VUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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