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VX53 YTU

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

171,888 mi
Last recorded171,888 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 171,888 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 8 Dec 2025 171,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp staying on

Pass 21 Nov 2023 166,599 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 166,598 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 157,489 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 153,362 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 148,945 miles

various warning lights on dash

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources poor output (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body components general corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2020 148,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake hose securing grummet adrift

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources poor output (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body components general corrosion

various warning lights on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2019 146,468 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 143,220 miles

O/S Front torque arm bush deteriorating

Fail 8 Oct 2018 143,219 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

O/S Front torque arm bush deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2017 138,231 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 132,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 132,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 130,587 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 130,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 124,225 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 115,383 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 115,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 115,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,816 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 104,282 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,022 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak from autogearbox

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,324 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,965 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 41,964 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 34,637 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 34,637 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 YTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 VX53 YTU, 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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VX53 YTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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