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YJ03 XAX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,628 mi
Last recorded95,628 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 95,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 92,162 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 85,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

suspension components corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 84,333 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 84,328 miles

Brake performance not tested due to flatt and damaged tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split and driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor with in 30cms of front suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake bake plates corroded

surface corrosion to under side subframes cross-members and sills

Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 82,650 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,159 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,220 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 75,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,359 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 65,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,693 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edgers

both rear tyres low on treed

Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,504 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,268 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,668 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 27,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,806 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,034 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 XAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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