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LM03 YFC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,994 mi
Last recorded139,994 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,994 miles

Engine breather hose split

N/s/f bearing has play

Power steering system slightly rough

Pass 13 Nov 2020 137,263 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 126,341 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 126,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 121,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 116,801 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 112,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,983 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 106,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 98,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,564 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,822 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 89,822 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,285 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 85,284 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,278 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,756 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 72,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,949 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2008 56,790 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 56,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jul 2006 37,453 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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LM03 YFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LM03 YFC, 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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LM03 YFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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