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YB53 HND

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,064 mi
Last recorded117,064 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 HND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 105,260 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2019 105,260 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,856 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted restricting views to some components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,556 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 73,556 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,963 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 71,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,633 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 61,633 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,837 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,454 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 53,575 miles

Centre exhaust mount snapped

Fail 19 Dec 2011 53,575 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust mount snapped

Pass 31 Dec 2010 50,183 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,125 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,331 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 39,245 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,915 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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YB53 HND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HND, 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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YB53 HND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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