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CX03 YCR

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,587 mi
Last recorded132,587 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,587 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 130,178 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 129,915 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Glow plug light on.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,163 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 127,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,700 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 120,877 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 120,887 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 117,958 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 112,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,538 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,538 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,373 miles

Rear brakes wearing.

Pass 4 May 2012 85,980 miles

2 centre brake lights inop.

Limited reserve travel on park brake lever.

Rear reg plate starting to fade.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,874 miles

One top brake light out.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,962 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,781 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 54,211 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 May 2008 54,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,734 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,649 miles

offside & nearside rear sidewalls have slight damage not showing cord

unable to measure oil temp for emissions (temp guage showing hot)

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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CX03 YCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CX03 YCR, 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 CX03 YCR registered?

CX03 YCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for CX03 YCR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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