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YC03 CSY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,130 mi
Last recorded103,130 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 CSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 103,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER EDGE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working third high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 100,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working third high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,010 miles

50% OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 20 Feb 2023 96,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

50% OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

NO OBD DATA OR DIP STICK FOR ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,663 miles

50% OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

ANTI ROLL BAR GAITER INSECURE

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,420 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

SIX HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Fail 18 Feb 2021 90,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

SIX HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,759 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP LIGHT OUTPUT DETERIORATED

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,237 miles

ELEMENTS OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOPERATIVE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

Fail 20 Feb 2019 84,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

ELEMENTS OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOPERATIVE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

Indicator switch faulty INDICATOR SWITCH NOT LATCHING WHEN RIGHT TURN SELECTED (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,721 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

INDICATOR SWITCH FAULTY

TWO HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,633 miles

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS DIRTY

BOTH FRONT ALLOY WHEELS REPAIRED ON INNER FACE

CUT IN O/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARING LAMP ILLUMINATED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

INDICATOR SWITCH DOES NOT STAY SELECTED FOR RIGHT TURN SELECTION

TWO HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELT INSTALLATION

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED Y ENGINE BAY AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,340 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,595 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,255 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 67,255 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,726 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outter edge

mono belt starting to crack

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,031 miles

N/S Front tyre has cut in side wall

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,590 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 50,542 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,937 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,066 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

No check possible of rear seats or seat belts due to seats folded down.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,163 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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YC03 CSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YC03 CSY, 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 YC03 CSY registered?

YC03 CSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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