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LB03 YEK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,596 mi
Last recorded128,596 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 YEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 128,596 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/ 55/ 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/ 55/ 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/ 55/ 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 128,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/ 55/ 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/ 55/ 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/ 55/ 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/ 55/ 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 110,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,090 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 82,540 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,681 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,114 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2014 64,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,150 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 58,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 47,521 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2010 36,146 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,698 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,608 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

rear tyres at 2mm (min 1.6mm)

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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LB03 YEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB03 YEK, 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 LB03 YEK registered?

LB03 YEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LB03 YEK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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