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YJ03 XAA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,774 mi
Last recorded117,774 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,774 miles

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

rear bumper is damaged

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,382 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 112,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,000 miles

Glow plug light on

Misting of fuel at pump

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,993 miles

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

Glow plug light on

Misting of fuel at pump

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,328 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 67,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,217 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 55,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,858 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,115 miles

nail in tyre

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 XAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJ03 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

YJ03 XAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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