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DC03 ZYE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,715 mi
Last recorded104,715 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 104,715 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,588 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 96,576 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,630 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 88,630 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 75,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,379 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,686 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 63,686 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,196 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,198 miles

cat to centre pipe clamp cracking

offside rear tyre cracking on inner face.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,696 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,692 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,687 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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DC03 ZYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC03 ZYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC03 ZYE registered?

DC03 ZYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is DC03 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 ZYE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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