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HD53 YAU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,608 mi
Last recorded61,608 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 YAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,608 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,147 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 60,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,417 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,780 miles

both front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,239 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,917 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2008 32,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,657 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 27,408 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,071 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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HD53 YAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HD53 YAU, 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 HD53 YAU registered?

HD53 YAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is HD53 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 YAU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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