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L3 SYB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,699 mi
Last recorded50,699 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 50,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 49,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 48,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 48,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Deflated. ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 44,977 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 44,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 40,796 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,218 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 36,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 33,350 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 33,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,884 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,529 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,849 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 27,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,919 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,377 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,292 miles

offside rear tyre on wearbars

Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 15,902 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,722 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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L3 SYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L3 SYB, 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 L3 SYB registered?

L3 SYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is L3 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 SYB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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