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YC03 VWD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

136,273 mi
Last recorded136,273 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 VWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 136,273 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 134,865 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has a leak of gasses from engine manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 121,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 120,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,592 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 117,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 110,759 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,395 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,942 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 96,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,122 miles

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

parking brake is binding.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 89,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

parking brake is binding

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,589 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,616 miles

Slight play at offside rear anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,198 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,781 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,820 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 VWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YC03 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

YC03 VWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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