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LX53 YKM

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,303 mi
Last recorded136,303 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Mirror repeater lens damaged but still emitting correct amount of light

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear underside surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 120,685 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 113,548 miles

Offside side repeater damaged

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 113,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres scrubbed out on edges

Offside side repeater damaged

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,899 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side indicator lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread areas.

Rear tyres on 3mm in tread centres

Fail 23 Oct 2020 107,895 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side indicator lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread areas.

Rear tyres on 3mm in tread centres

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,236 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2019 101,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,929 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,592 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,592 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,390 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,715 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,828 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,634 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,528 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 22,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,649 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 17,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,524 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,835 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 YKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

LX53 YKM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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