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YF03 DWB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,407 mi
Last recorded115,407 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 115,407 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front lower wing corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 114,570 miles

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s front lower wing corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 112,809 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches are corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 112,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2022 110,262 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 108,301 miles

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 106,532 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 104,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 103,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 103,605 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 101,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 97,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 97,292 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 94,925 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,243 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,740 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,753 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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YF03 DWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DWB, 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 DWB registered?

YF03 DWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 DWB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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