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OV53 YGD

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,969 mi
Last recorded80,969 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 YGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 80,969 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2026 80,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,419 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,033 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 78,033 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 30 Sep 2023 76,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 71,586 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,840 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under vehicle covered

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,762 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 65,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,784 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 64,783 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust bracket repaired

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,385 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,099 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 60,079 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,434 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,421 miles

emgine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,433 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,309 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,580 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 20,580 miles

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

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 YGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YGD, 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 OV53 YGD registered?

OV53 YGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is OV53 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 YGD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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