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K16 YAN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,637 mi
Last recorded98,637 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 YAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 98,637 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 98,637 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 98,510 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 98,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 86,591 miles

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,055 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 47,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,114 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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K16 YAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K16 YAN, 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 K16 YAN registered?

K16 YAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is K16 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K16 YAN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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