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YJ03 EMP

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,543 mi
Last recorded139,543 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 EMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 139,543 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 136,092 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Mar 2021 134,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 134,158 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 134,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,659 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 129,740 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 May 2015 126,490 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 126,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 119,191 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 119,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 103,269 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,563 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 92,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,882 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 80,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,764 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,847 miles

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

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

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

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

rear diff dripping oil onto exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2006 58,785 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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YJ03 EMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YJ03 EMP, 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 YJ03 EMP registered?

YJ03 EMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 EMP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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