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AM53 JYB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,545 mi
Last recorded103,545 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 JYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,545 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 103,527 miles

Nearside Body component insecure Undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,638 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 91,624 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise Replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 80,823 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,754 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,069 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,597 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,466 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 6 Jan 2014 38,614 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor cracking to inner side walls of both front tyres.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill guards & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,755 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 37,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,478 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,778 miles

Under guards fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,080 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,594 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,484 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 27,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,586 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 22,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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

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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AM53 JYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AM53 JYB, 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 AM53 JYB registered?

AM53 JYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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