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YS03 VFL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,303 mi
Last recorded120,303 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 120,303 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 120,303 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 104,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 95,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 92,395 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 92,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak SUSPENSION LEG SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,926 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,692 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 81,253 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 78,063 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 78,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,684 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 70,941 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in wall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,382 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 66,387 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brake disc offside very badly coroded

Fail 1 Apr 2011 61,954 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brake disc offside very badly coroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,064 miles

centre rear stop lamp taped over

fluid level lamp on

oil leak @ gearbox

Fail 3 Dec 2009 56,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre rear stop lamp taped over

oil leak @ gearbox

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,050 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 19 Dec 2007 43,681 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 43,681 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,870 miles

centre consol storage box lid insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,796 miles

offside headlamp has irregular pattern

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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YS03 VFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 YS03 VFL, 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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YS03 VFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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