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LR03 PYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,915 mi
Last recorded117,915 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 PYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,915 miles

Offside Rear parking brake lower reading

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 117,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake lower reading

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,858 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,885 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 113,879 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,531 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint(marked) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,616 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,905 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 95,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,289 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 92,289 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,453 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 71,453 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 62,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 52,092 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,396 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 41,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 32,158 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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LR03 PYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR03 PYJ, 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 LR03 PYJ registered?

LR03 PYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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