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YY03 ZNM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,169 mi
Last recorded103,169 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 ZNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 103,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 100,360 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 100,353 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 96,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,432 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 89,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,454 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,243 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 75,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,827 miles

Nearside Front tyre no tread on the outer edge

nsf & osf cross strut bushs perishing

Fail 31 May 2019 57,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre no tread on the outer edge

nsf & osf cross strut bushs perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,317 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,729 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,547 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on outer side wall due to perrishing and age of tyre ie 2003

Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,444 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,585 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,347 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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YY03 ZNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YY03 ZNM, 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 YY03 ZNM registered?

YY03 ZNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YY03 ZNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 ZNM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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