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YY03 HZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,861 mi
Last recorded95,861 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 HZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 95,861 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 95,854 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,885 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,539 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty Does not stay in position for left and right turns, when arm is released it moves back to its home location (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Possibly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,242 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 89,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,640 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 86,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 84,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2020 81,335 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,296 miles

Nearside Front shallow cut in outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre shallow cut in inner wall

Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 72,473 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn to 2-3mm

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,044 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

rear tyres starting to wear low

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,281 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,438 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,809 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 38,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,200 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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YY03 HZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HZZ, 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 HZZ registered?

YY03 HZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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