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YB03 CZV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,423 mi
Last recorded135,423 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 CZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 135,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 135,409 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 131,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 131,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 128,435 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 128,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 123,882 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,871 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 115,865 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,620 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,030 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,624 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 89,624 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,337 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,308 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,997 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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YB03 CZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YB03 CZV, 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 YB03 CZV registered?

YB03 CZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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