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EY03 YXA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,878 mi
Last recorded183,878 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 YXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 183,878 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 183,878 miles

Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 183,856 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 177,678 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 177,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 173,008 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 170,034 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 166,348 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 166,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 156,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 151,029 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 139,639 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 49,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012
Fail 4 Jan 2012

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010
Pass 24 Nov 2009 89,780 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 89,780 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,852 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 62,955 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,607 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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EY03 YXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EY03 YXA, 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 EY03 YXA registered?

EY03 YXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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