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DL03 YFC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,375 mi
Last recorded137,375 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 137,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 129,218 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 120,133 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,586 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 109,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 99,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,032 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,122 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 69,122 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,330 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)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,184 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,940 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,238 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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DL03 YFC 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 81.3%.

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 DL03 YFC, 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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DL03 YFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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