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YS03 VFH

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,396 mi
Last recorded80,396 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 72,423 miles

Under tray fitted to the lenth of the vehicle. Unable to check: Steering rack, chassis, floor sections and inner sills, brake pipes, some suspension parts etc.

Fail 7 May 2010 72,420 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under tray fitted to the lenth of the vehicle. Unable to check: Steering rack, chassis, floor sections and inner sills, brake pipes, some suspension parts etc.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,335 miles

park brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2008 61,529 miles

o/s mirror glass distored but still clearly visable to rear

slight brake bind o/s/rear park brake

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,729 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 57,728 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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)

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

several cuts to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

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 VFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

YS03 VFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is YS03 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 VFH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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