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PY03 NCE

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,799 mi
Last recorded113,799 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 NCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 113,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 110,044 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,963 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 105,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,793 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,226 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 96,783 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 96,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 95,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,518 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak Bottom radiator/hose ()

Pass 9 May 2016 92,122 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 83,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads look low but can not see them clearly.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 83,895 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads look low but can not see them clearly.

Pass 21 May 2013 66,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,195 miles

Headlamp washer inop

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,201 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,123 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 39,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,228 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 NCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCE, 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 NCE registered?

PY03 NCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for PY03 NCE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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