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RY03 UCU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,764 mi
Last recorded96,764 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 UCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,225 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 90,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,642 miles

front to rear petrol pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2014 76,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,520 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 60,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,626 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 51,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,859 miles

small cut on o/s/f outer tyre side wall (no cord exposed)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,018 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,018 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,511 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,514 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,679 miles

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

advise oil leak engine area

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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RY03 UCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RY03 UCU, 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 RY03 UCU registered?

RY03 UCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is RY03 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 UCU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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