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NA53 YVB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,227 mi
Last recorded71,227 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 YVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,442 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,472 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 68,471 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 66,557 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 66,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,034 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 62,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,415 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 61,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,960 miles

both front tyres are heavily cracking in between treads

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,837 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 57,837 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,527 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,498 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,897 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,628 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 47,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,305 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 45,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,596 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,244 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,244 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,455 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,064 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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NA53 YVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NA53 YVB, 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 NA53 YVB registered?

NA53 YVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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