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YE03 CLU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 CLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 125,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 117,703 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,276 miles

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

offside and nearside headlamps deteriated

suspension componets slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

sill covers

undertray

Fail 18 Jul 2017 103,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

sill covers

undertray

Pass 13 Jul 2016 99,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

poor beam pattern on both sides front headlamps

undertray sill covers

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer side light not working

poor beam pattern on both sides front headlamps

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section clamp deteriorated

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Fail 21 Jul 2014 89,926 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section clamp deteriorated

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,428 miles

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

FRONT TYRES HAVE UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,101 miles

rear tyres near limit

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,591 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 81,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 77,393 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 77,393 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 70,623 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,106 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,387 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,463 miles

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

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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YE03 CLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YE03 CLU, 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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YE03 CLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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