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LW03 YYS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,622 mi
Last recorded90,622 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 YYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,622 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cross strut bushes worn and perished (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust rear mounts and joints corroded

intermittent fault with centre rear brake light working at the time of mot test

Fail 5 Dec 2016 90,622 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cross strut bushes worn and perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust rear mounts and joints corroded

intermittent fault with centre rear brake light working at the time of mot test

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,692 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 84,692 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermittent fault with center brake light working ok at the time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,166 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermittent fault with center brake light working ok at the time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,597 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inside & outside edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,095 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,904 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,513 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,513 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,380 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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LW03 YYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LW03 YYS, 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 LW03 YYS registered?

LW03 YYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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