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YW03 TYP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 TYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 106,345 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,135 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 102,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,299 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 100,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,128 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 93,126 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,184 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 85,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,082 miles

rear brake pipes to flexi hoses getting rusty (recommend attention)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,521 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (recommend attention)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 75,521 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (recommend attention)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,529 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 70,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,547 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 67,547 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers streaking

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,392 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,693 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 42,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Both castor arm bushes splitting slightly

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 5,182 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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YW03 TYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YW03 TYP, 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 YW03 TYP registered?

YW03 TYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YW03 TYP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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