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YA53 LMX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,836 mi
Last recorded158,836 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 LMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 158,836 miles

Underbody has been undersealed

Exhaust Bracket has a slight blow

Pass 24 Jul 2021 158,821 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 158,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 158,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 153,715 miles

e m l light on

Fail 19 Oct 2017 153,712 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 148,173 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 148,173 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 144,602 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 139,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 131,675 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 3 Jan 2012 127,213 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 107,652 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 92,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 82,752 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 82,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 68,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,345 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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YA53 LMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YA53 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

YA53 LMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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