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YV03 VME

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,729 mi
Last recorded105,729 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 105,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 105,015 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 104,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 103,852 miles

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

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

Heat shield insecure in various locations and could become dislodged

Fail 29 Jun 2023 103,852 miles

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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Heat shield insecure in various locations and could become dislodged

Pass 24 Jun 2022 103,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 103,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 101,050 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 101,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 99,742 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hydraulic steering damper n/w hast most of oil adv imediate replacement

Fail 16 Jun 2020 99,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear steel pipe adj flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hydraulic steering damper n/w hast most of oil adv imediate replacement

Pass 1 May 2019 96,680 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

rear diff corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,188 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four corners (2.7.2a)

front & rear sub frames showing corrosion but not holed yet

n/s sill corroding near prescibed area but not holed yet

Pass 3 May 2017 92,254 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to at bulkhead to floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner track rod end boot twisted

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rod end

Fail 3 May 2017 92,254 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to at bulkhead to floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front inner track rod end boot twisted

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rod end

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 89,070 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 89,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,613 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,112 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,684 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 81,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket corroded and adrift

Pass 30 Jan 2010 76,493 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,438 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 73,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2008 72,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 49,829 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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YV03 VME 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 75%.

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 YV03 VME, 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 YV03 VME registered?

YV03 VME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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