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LC53 YDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,510 mi
Last recorded85,510 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 83,293 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

center exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,707 miles

both front tyres worn edges smooth needs attention

both front wheel bearings slight play

centre exhaust bracket broken off

wipers smear

Fail 10 Jul 2020 79,707 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges smooth needs attention

both front wheel bearings slight play

centre exhaust bracket broken off

wipers smear

Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,686 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Jul 2019 69,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front shocks possibly broken internally noisy when bouncing

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r tyre smooth outer edges and on 3mm

rear tyre size 225/50/16

Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has a mounting broken

Wipers poor

Fail 10 Jul 2018 58,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has a mounting broken

Wipers poor

Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,260 miles

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge

front inner pads look low

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,776 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 35,357 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 35,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,900 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 28,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 26,054 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 10,869 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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LC53 YDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LC53 YDZ, 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 LC53 YDZ registered?

LC53 YDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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