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LE03 YDF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,730 mi
Last recorded202,730 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 YDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 202,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 199,172 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 189,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 188,334 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 186,910 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 186,910 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 185,415 miles

Headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Product on headlamps to convert beam images

Slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2016 185,415 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Product on headlamps to convert beam images

Slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Fail 6 Feb 2016 171,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 133,931 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 129,950 miles

rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 125,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gearbox oil leak

rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

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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LE03 YDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LE03 YDF, 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 LE03 YDF registered?

LE03 YDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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