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YX03 KMY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,865 mi
Last recorded182,865 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 KMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 182,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 175,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

bottom ns corner of windscreen cracked not affecting visability

Fail 27 Sep 2013 174,178 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

windscreen has a crack in it at bottom left hand corner

Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,630 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 158,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 158,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 153,075 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 153,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 146,878 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 146,878 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 136,620 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 136,620 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 125,854 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 112,645 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2006 112,645 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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YX03 KMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX03 KMY, 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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YX03 KMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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