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LX53 YHK

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,274 mi
Last recorded180,274 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 YHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 180,274 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2015 171,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 152,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 133,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 133,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 120,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small amount of play in nearside front antiroll bar link

some damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 12 Aug 2011 111,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small amount of play in nearside front antiroll bar link

some damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2010 97,908 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2009 88,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,331 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,032 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 66,032 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake disk getting very close to spec

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,418 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 51,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LX53 YHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX53 YHK, 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 LX53 YHK registered?

LX53 YHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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