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FC03 JYB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,514 mi
Last recorded131,514 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 JYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 131,514 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 124,235 miles

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

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

noise from engine area , boost pipe?

Pass 16 Oct 2017 111,389 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 111,388 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished+sidewall damage

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner +outer shoulders

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 111,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished+sidewall damage

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner +outer shoulders

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,161 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2015 104,161 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 19 Nov 2015 104,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,816 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 93,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,518 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 88,518 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 82,619 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 71,510 miles

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

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

Off side front wiper slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,351 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,427 miles

Centre brake light lens cracked

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,736 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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FC03 JYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FC03 JYB, 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 FC03 JYB registered?

FC03 JYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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