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LC52 YBA

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,292 mi
Last recorded107,292 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 YBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 107,292 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,343 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 104,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,620 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 97,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,004 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 89,827 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2015 76,412 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,593 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,945 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,895 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,077 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,257 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,596 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,577 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,456 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 9,872 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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LC52 YBA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LC52 YBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC52 YBA?

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What year was LC52 YBA registered?

LC52 YBA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is LC52 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 YBA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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