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VX53 YBB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,788 mi
Last recorded23,788 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,609 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,737 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 17,737 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to front discs

Pass 5 Jul 2010 14,707 miles

all tyre are cracked and perished in the tread

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,249 miles

all tyres cracked in tread.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 13,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres cracked in tread.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 9,671 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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VX53 YBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX53 YBB, 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 VX53 YBB registered?

VX53 YBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 YBB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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