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VF03 YYB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

90,333 mi
Last recorded90,333 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 90,333 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 83,360 miles

Central Rear subframe rusting

Fail 24 Apr 2025 83,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear subframe rusting

Pass 1 May 2024 75,628 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,019 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,912 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 67,157 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 66,203 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,418 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,218 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 60,218 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre bold on outer edge & sidewall damaged.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear tyres 3mm

Fail 6 Apr 2017 55,549 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,014 miles

Some outer side wall damage to nearside front tyre.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,761 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 49,761 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,411 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 47,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,459 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,149 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,416 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,539 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,429 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 217,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,551 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 YYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

VF03 YYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is VF03 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 YYB shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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