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YU03 BUA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,694 mi
Last recorded98,694 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 BUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 98,694 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 98,463 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 96,669 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 96,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 95,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 94,560 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,377 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 92,978 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,669 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 92,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,405 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,138 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,817 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 90,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,211 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,082 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 82,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 73,392 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,791 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 63,806 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 59,783 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 1,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,919 miles

Handbrake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,114 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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YU03 BUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YU03 BUA, 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 YU03 BUA registered?

YU03 BUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is YU03 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 BUA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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