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7 YPL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

124,457 mi
Last recorded124,457 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 YPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,457 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all wheel arches corroded and tailgate corroded

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2025 121,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 117,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,487 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 108,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,569 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 104,569 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,521 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 102,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,210 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 99,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,720 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 95,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,948 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,390 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 75,259 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 75,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,141 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 54,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,592 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,717 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,496 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,171 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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7 YPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 7 YPL, 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 7 YPL registered?

7 YPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is 7 YPL safe to buy?

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