MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise n/s/r and n/s/f tyre side wall outer wall damaged
advise rear exhaust mountin broken
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise n/s/r and n/s/f tyre side wall outer wall damaged
advise rear exhaust mountin broken
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f lower suspension arm bush split
o/s/f lower suspension arm bush split
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to rear coil springs
slight play in o/s/f wheel
small damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
corrosion to rear coil springs
slight play in o/s/f wheel
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
small damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
oil leak around gearbox
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre wall and rim slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YA53 LGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 YA53 LGW, 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 YA53 LGW registered?
YA53 LGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 December 2003.
Is YA53 LGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YA53 LGW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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