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YR03 YGH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,632 mi
Last recorded127,632 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 YGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 127,632 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 127,632 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,877 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,405 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 116,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 113,572 miles

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

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

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

corrosion under body

engine under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2019 113,571 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system of front to rear [within mount clips] (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 113,509 miles

ALL TYRES WORN

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 110,016 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 105,978 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 99,767 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,945 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,869 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 29 May 2008 61,614 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,259 miles

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

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

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 YGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR03 YGH, 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 YR03 YGH registered?

YR03 YGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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