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YH03 RJV

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,846 mi
Last recorded137,846 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 RJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 137,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,047 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 106,510 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 106,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 94,607 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 94,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 82,485 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,485 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,266 miles

N/S/F TYRE 1.6MM

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETIORATING

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ZONE A JUST LESS THAN 10MM

Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,224 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 64,214 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,924 miles

N/S/F TYRE 1.6MM

O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES 2MM

Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,536 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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YH03 RJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH03 RJV, 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 YH03 RJV registered?

YH03 RJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is YH03 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 RJV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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