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PY03 CJX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 CJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 88,992 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 88,984 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,184 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 71,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre has outside wear

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on the outside edge

Pass 10 May 2013 67,926 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,935 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,827 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,868 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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PY03 CJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PY03 CJX, 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 PY03 CJX registered?

PY03 CJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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