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YY03 HZL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,004 mi
Last recorded126,004 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 HZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,004 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Indicator stalk has slight side to side movement

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 121,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,939 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 109,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,284 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,274 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Slight leak from middle exhaust silencer.

Fail 15 Jan 2019 102,274 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both. (4.1.4 (c))

Covers preventing access to some components.

Slight leak from middle exhaust silencer.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 101,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,945 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 98,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 83,690 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 77,376 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 77,358 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,667 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes not seen covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,715 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 55,713 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,715 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,700 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,292 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,861 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside plastic sill damaged

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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YY03 HZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YY03 HZL, 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 YY03 HZL registered?

YY03 HZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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