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YY03 OBU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,905 mi
Last recorded137,905 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 OBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 137,905 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 126,986 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 126,986 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 118,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 105,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,884 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 90,636 miles

Brake-pedal-anti-slip-rubber-worn

Engine-bay-covers-obscuring-some-components

Indicator-switch-weak-in-operation

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer-sill-covers-obscuring-some-prescribed-areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays-obscuring-power-steering-components,-brake-pipes-&-fuel-lines

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 May 2018 90,636 miles

Brake-pedal-anti-slip-rubber-worn

Engine-bay-covers-obscuring-some-components

Indicator-switch-weak-in-operation

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer-sill-covers-obscuring-some-prescribed-areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays-obscuring-power-steering-components,-brake-pipes-&-fuel-lines

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2017 88,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 84,753 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2015 81,984 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 May 2014 77,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 77,447 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,303 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 71,856 miles

offside front tyre deteriorating

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

nearside front tyre excessively worn outer shoulder

Pass 14 May 2011 69,303 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 67,009 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 67,009 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2009 64,851 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 55,163 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 55,163 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 41,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

center stop lamp cracked

Pass 4 May 2006 28,742 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 OBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YY03 OBU, 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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YY03 OBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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