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CN03 YXU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,235 mi
Last recorded165,235 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 165,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 157,330 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 157,250 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 143,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 150,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 150,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 149,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 149,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,277 miles

exhaust system corroded

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded and all bushes show signs of wear.

o/s front exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 23 Oct 2018 145,274 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear + centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front exhaust bracket snapped

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All + bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,485 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 141,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 138,022 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 24 Aug 2016 138,021 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,562 miles

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2014 131,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 125,569 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2013 125,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 119,677 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 114,482 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 108,900 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 108,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,004 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 95,641 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 86,986 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,999 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 46,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,845 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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CN03 YXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 CN03 YXU, 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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CN03 YXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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