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LX53 YKD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,235 mi
Last recorded92,235 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 YKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,235 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 92,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 91,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 90,810 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,555 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 89,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,814 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 86,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,567 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,047 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 82,045 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,532 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,316 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 74,313 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,510 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,338 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,790 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,790 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 27,789 miles

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

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 YKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YKD, 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 YKD registered?

LX53 YKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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