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YC03 VZM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,701 mi
Last recorded68,701 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 68,701 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view o/side (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 63,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Major leak from transmission gearbox sump pan

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2016 57,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Major leak from transmission gearbox sump pan

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 49,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

gearbox sump has an oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,365 miles

1,SRS Restraint system malfunction warning lamp indicating a system malfunction.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,238 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 39,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 30,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 26,565 miles

1,Small cracks in all four tyre treads.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,734 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,827 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 VZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

YC03 VZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 VZM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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