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WA53 YFB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,883 mi
Last recorded158,883 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 YFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 158,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also has play in ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Passenger side not clearing screen adequately (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limits and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 156,316 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 152,938 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 148,489 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 148,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 143,064 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 143,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 138,038 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 138,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 132,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated the flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated the flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 132,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated the flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated the flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,740 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 119,263 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,203 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,316 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,131 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,157 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre not down to cords

Rear tyres worn low

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,860 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,581 miles

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 56,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,542 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,493 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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WA53 YFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WA53 YFB, 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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WA53 YFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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