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YA53 ZDX

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,390 mi
Last recorded161,390 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 161,390 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 155,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 148,642 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 142,351 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 133,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 133,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 124,812 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 124,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 118,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,563 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 105,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,244 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inside and out side edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 97,224 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,803 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,401 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,744 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 83,281 miles

Rear brakes binding

Fail 31 Oct 2008 83,280 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brakes binding

Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,698 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,892 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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YA53 ZDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZDX, 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 ZDX registered?

YA53 ZDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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