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HY53 TTZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,930 mi
Last recorded72,930 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 TTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 72,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2026 72,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 72,927 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,613 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,436 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,171 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 49,166 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 48,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,529 miles

Battery warning on dash.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 47,529 miles

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

Battery warning on dash

Fail 15 Oct 2015 47,529 miles

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

Battery warning on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,176 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,355 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 35,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,661 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,929 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,163 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,706 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,582 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,056 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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HY53 TTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 HY53 TTZ, 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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HY53 TTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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