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LC03 YTX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,053 mi
Last recorded136,053 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 YTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 136,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 126,476 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 126,476 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 126,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

Pass 16 Jan 2016 109,764 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 109,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,179 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 82,108 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 81,843 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,498 miles

Air bag light on.

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,304 miles

rear no plate blemmishing

srs lamp on

Fail 19 Jul 2011 65,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear no plate blemmishing

srs lamp on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,266 miles

front pads and discs wearing

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)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no plate starting to blemmish

slight cut to near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 27 May 2009 47,545 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 38,842 miles

n/s front track rod end has movement, but not excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,923 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,160 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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LC03 YTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC03 YTX, 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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LC03 YTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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