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VF03 YUL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,050 mi
Last recorded179,050 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 179,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 179,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 102,841 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine/undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 163,172 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engin tray fitted /back box sink coming off

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,957 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,655 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside rear outer brake pad looks worn

Rear exhaust box corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 85,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low .. tyre splitting

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside rear outer brake pad looks worn

Rear exhaust box corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,601 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,942 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 56,775 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,999 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 27,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,976 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 20,976 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,236 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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VF03 YUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VF03 YUL, 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 VF03 YUL registered?

VF03 YUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is VF03 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 YUL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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