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YW03 USP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,446 mi
Last recorded138,446 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 USP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 138,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 128,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 128,353 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake binding

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

Offside Rear parking brake binding

Pass 4 Sep 2021 118,017 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 112,921 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 112,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 106,384 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,217 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 97,131 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,050 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 91,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,920 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,030 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,786 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,111 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,111 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,372 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,653 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,637 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 USP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW03 USP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW03 USP registered?

YW03 USP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is YW03 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 USP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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