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YF03 BSN

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,483 mi
Last recorded76,483 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 76,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,867 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 65,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,644 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded.

rear exhaust mounting detached

Fail 17 Nov 2017 63,598 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded.

rear exhaust mounting detached

Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,644 miles

rear exhaust mounting detached

Pass 7 Nov 2015 54,211 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,407 miles

rear exhaust mounting detached

Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,109 miles

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

X1 centre mount corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 43,035 miles

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

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

X1 centre mount corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,009 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 38,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 36,929 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,469 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 28,527 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,045 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,162 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,167 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 5,763 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 5,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YF03 BSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF03 BSN, 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 YF03 BSN registered?

YF03 BSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 BSN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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