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LX53 YJG

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,174 mi
Last recorded110,174 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 YJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 110,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 109,827 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,375 miles

headlamps glazed, beam images poor

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 109,266 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

parking brake rubber missing

Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,676 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,455 miles

Centre exhaust mount bracket missing

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Slight binding N/S/F brake

Fail 4 Oct 2018 108,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has bulge and hole to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount bracket missing

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Slight binding N/S/F brake

Pass 23 Sep 2017 103,440 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,450 miles

advise exhaust mount missing

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tracking

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,590 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,151 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 61,071 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,071 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,385 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 56,248 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 56,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,952 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,367 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,407 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 40,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,861 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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LX53 YJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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