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LS53 YCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,192 mi
Last recorded18,192 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 18,192 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2026 18,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 18,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 18,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 18,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 17,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 17,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 17,597 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 17,417 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 17,001 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 16,377 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 15,843 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 15,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 15,001 miles

Offside Rear light cluster slight damage

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2014 14,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2013 13,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's slightly corroded

front number plate water damaged

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

slight play in offside steering arm

unable to see inner rear brake pad due to design of carrier

Pass 20 Nov 2012 13,056 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 11,905 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 11,139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 9,874 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 9,874 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 8,161 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 6,703 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 4,549 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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LS53 YCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LS53 YCJ, 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 LS53 YCJ registered?

LS53 YCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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