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OV53 YDY

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,011 mi
Last recorded134,011 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 YDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 134,011 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 127,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 127,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system near flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 118,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 112,715 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,107 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 101,591 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 96,568 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor > sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor > sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,867 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,517 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak by alternator belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,558 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,714 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 74,314 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,464 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 70,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,146 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,564 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 59,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,784 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,584 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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OV53 YDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV53 YDY, 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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OV53 YDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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