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DG53 YSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 102,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 102,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,435 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,476 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,955 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 93,835 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,358 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,341 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,006 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,346 miles

near side and offside front track contol arm bushes starting to deterate

Fail 28 Aug 2008 46,346 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side and offside front track contol arm bushes starting to deterate

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,882 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,600 miles

rear tyres 2mm

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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DG53 YSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG53 YSL, 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 DG53 YSL registered?

DG53 YSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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