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LY03 NUX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 NUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 92,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 92,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jul 2022 92,472 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,915 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 83,913 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 77,588 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,968 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,315 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,412 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 68,393 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearward arm, inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

the centre brake lamp has a few bulbs out

the centre exhaust mounting is broken

the offside and nearside dip beam images are being effected by the condition of the headlamp glasses

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,956 miles

centre rear exhaust pount peg badly corroded - partial centre rear brake light - park brake warning light intermittant / faulty

Fail 6 Aug 2013 59,955 miles

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

centre rear exhaust pount peg badly corroded - partial centre rear brake light - park brake warning light intermittant / faulty

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,054 miles

windscreen chipped - cuts to offside front tyre wall - centre exhaust mounting peg corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 56,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen chipped - cuts to offside front tyre wall - centre exhaust mounting peg corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,186 miles

Advise windscreen chipped.

Pass 27 May 2010 46,383 miles

partial centre brake light

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,118 miles

windscreen chipped - small cut nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,890 miles

gearbox fluid leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,736 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

chip in windscreen

cut to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,234 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 20,234 miles

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

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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LY03 NUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LY03 NUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY03 NUX registered?

LY03 NUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is LY03 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 NUX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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