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LC03 YYK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,259 mi
Last recorded143,259 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 YYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 143,259 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 139,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 133,279 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 133,279 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 130,288 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 128,224 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 120,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 120,495 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 116,039 miles

rear tyre treads low

Fail 13 Jun 2012 116,039 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyre treads low

Pass 6 Jun 2011 108,779 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 94,519 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 94,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,081 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 58,001 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 58,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 44,311 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 YYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 YYK, 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 LC03 YYK registered?

LC03 YYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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