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YB53 CTF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,738 mi
Last recorded118,738 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 118,738 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 118,320 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 118,320 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,269 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 107,144 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 107,132 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

headlamp lenses deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16W

Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,039 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 92,028 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,441 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 69,474 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,029 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 58,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cut nearside front tyre not to cords

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,757 miles

offside rear tyre has been driven at low pressure causing wear to inner and outer walls, advise replacement of tyre

small cuts apparent on nearside front tyre wall, no cords exposed

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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YB53 CTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YB53 CTF, 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 YB53 CTF registered?

YB53 CTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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