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YB52 XHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,737 mi
Last recorded84,737 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 XHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,737 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,727 miles

n /s/f lower ball joint has small amount of play

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,776 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/front + both rear tyres perrished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,301 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,265 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,265 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,957 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 26,026 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 26,025 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,492 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,977 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 18,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,216 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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YB52 XHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB52 XHL, 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 YB52 XHL registered?

YB52 XHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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