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YC03 NZS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,448 mi
Last recorded129,448 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 129,448 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 129,448 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,953 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2018 117,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2018 117,948 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,661 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Creaking (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 116,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Creaking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,008 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,806 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 17 Apr 2015 102,359 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 97,082 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,302 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,673 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 57,673 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,776 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,769 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 NZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

YC03 NZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 NZS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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