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YS03 KLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

127,880 mi
Last recorded127,880 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 KLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 127,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 115,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 115,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,655 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump porous and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack detected when shaking wheels

Fail 22 Sep 2022 84,771 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump porous and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack detected when shaking wheels

Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside & offside tyres perished

front & rear shock casings corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 77,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,417 miles

Rear nearside & offside wheel arch corroded

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,765 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,829 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,172 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,294 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,150 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,697 miles

Off side front fog light cracked

Pass 9 May 2006 27,652 miles

Off side front Tyre cut on outer wall

Off side front fog light lens cracked

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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YS03 KLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YS03 KLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS03 KLZ registered?

YS03 KLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is YS03 KLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 KLZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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