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CV52 YBS

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

315,015 mi
Last recorded315,015 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 YBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 315,015 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 291,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 269,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 246,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 224,931 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 207,536 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2020 191,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 173,545 miles

Offside Rear ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 17 Feb 2018 154,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2017 134,422 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 118,967 miles

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

Offside Rear inner cv boot deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2015 105,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 26 Feb 2015 105,840 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,636 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 83,636 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,976 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,039 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 52,599 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,555 miles

Slight Deteriation of front number plate

Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,264 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,927 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,580 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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CV52 YBS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CV52 YBS, 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 CV52 YBS registered?

CV52 YBS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is CV52 YBS safe to buy?

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