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KY53 RYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,436 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,059 miles

coolant leak.

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to suspension coil springs,not offside rear spring.

nearside mirror cracked.

nearside rear tyre very close to the limit.on 2mm now limit is 1.6mm.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 69,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak.

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to suspension coil springs,not offside rear spring.

nearside mirror cracked.

nearside rear tyre very close to the limit.on 2mm now limit is 1.6mm.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,370 miles

corrosion to suspension coil spings and brake pipes in areas.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,361 miles

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

corrosion to suspension coil spings and brake pipes in areas.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,766 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 62,706 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,364 miles

nearside rear suspension coi spring has corrosion to it

tyre sidewalls have cracks to them

Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,364 miles

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

nearside rear suspension coi spring has corrosion to it

tyre sidewalls have cracks to them

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism slow

front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,515 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,076 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)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 12 Aug 2011 46,690 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,459 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 38,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,459 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 33,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,288 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,200 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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KY53 RYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY53 RYC, 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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KY53 RYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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