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LJ03 YXK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,472 mi
Last recorded116,472 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,472 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight curb damage

both rear tyres starting perish

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2025 116,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has slight curb damage

both rear tyres starting perish

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 116,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,417 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 14 Nov 2023 115,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 24 Nov 2022 114,757 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 113,980 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively special (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,912 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 112,911 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,150 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 112,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,989 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

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

park brake control doesn't fully return unaided

Fail 29 Jun 2018 111,989 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

park brake control doesn't fully return unaided

Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,859 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking on outer casings all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in general (3.6.B.2c)

headlight lenses discolouring

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,591 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 111,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,196 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 111,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 110,994 miles

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Feb 2016 110,994 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 19 May 2015 110,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,114 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,114 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,762 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 96,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 90,920 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,881 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 88,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,930 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 86,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 25 Nov 2009 79,460 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,851 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 49,923 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,231 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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LJ03 YXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ03 YXK, 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 LJ03 YXK registered?

LJ03 YXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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