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YT03 HMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,841 mi
Last recorded143,841 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 HMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 143,841 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 143,184 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 125,209 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brakes have slight imbalance

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Glow plug light on

Indicator switch not holding on offside selection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Tail light faults indicated on dash

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 125,209 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brakes have slight imbalance

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Glow plug light on

Indicator switch not holding on offside selection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Tail light faults indicated on dash

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 125,210 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Indicator switch not staying on offside selection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Park brake lever not fully returning

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tail light faults indicated on dash

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 125,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Indicator switch not staying on offside selection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Oil leak ()

Park brake lever not fully returning

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tail light faults indicated on dash

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,245 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,617 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 103,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 97,507 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,705 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 79,600 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 79,572 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 73,249 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,108 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 69,108 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,552 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,952 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,588 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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YT03 HMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT03 HMG, 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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YT03 HMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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