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YY03 ZNG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,681 mi
Last recorded109,681 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 109,681 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 109,681 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 May 2016 105,808 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

offside mirror glass is slightly damaged

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,354 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,354 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

225/17 front 245/17 rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air freshner on int. mirror

both rear tyre side walls wearing(o/s/r worst)

brake warning on dash

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/f head light glass misted

o/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand

oil warning on dash

one centre ext. mounting bracket broken off

rear ext, heat shield loose

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,850 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 99,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,091 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,576 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,316 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 56,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,784 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 38,784 miles

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

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

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 ZNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

YY03 ZNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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